Community Conversation Facilitator (Temp) – Rhode Island

Teach For America; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Teach For America is seeking a Community Conversation Facilitator in Rhode Island to lead belonging-focused conversations with cohorts of 1st and 2nd year corps members on Saturdays.

The role requires 3+ years in professional work with belonging initiatives and 2+ years of ECE-12 teaching experience, with in-person facilitation on 11/7/26 and 3/20/27. Hourly pay tiers from $25.68 to $30.29 are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional work experience with belonging work with adults.
• At least 2 years of ECE-12 teaching experience with demonstrated student success.
• Exemplary experience in belonging facilitation with adults.
• Belief that people can learn, grow, and change.
• Commitment to ongoing learning.
• Deep self-awareness.
• Experience working across various lines of difference.

Responsibilities

• Internalize and prepare for conversations/meals, including model reflections.
• Attend 1–2 hours of training and rehearsal.
• Facilitate the conversations/meals.
• Spend 30–60 minutes to debrief the conversations/meals.
• Must be available to facilitate both dates in person.

Skills

Belonging work

Adult facilitation

Team collaboration

Community engagement

Public speaking

Job description

ROLE TITLE: Community Conversation Facilitator (Temp) – Rhode Island

LOCATION: Rhode Island

WHAT YOU’LL DO

TFA Community Conversation Facilitators are responsible for facilitating belonging-focused conversations over food in-person with groups of ~10 1st and 2nd year corps members. Facilitators will receive conversation guidance, engage in 1-2 hours of training, facilitate the ~1 hour conversation, and participate in a 30-60 minute debrief. Conversations/meals will happen on Saturday, 11/7/26 and Saturday, 3/20/27.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR (~6 hours/facilitation)

• Internalize and prepare for the conversations/meals, including preparing model reflections to share with corps members (1 hour)
• Attend 1-2 hours of training and rehearsal
• Facilitate the conversations/meals (1 hour)
• Spend 30-60 minutes to debrief the conversations/meals
• Must be available to facilitate both dates in person

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of professional work experience, with at least some experience in direct experience & belonging work and/or experience & belonging development with adults
• At least 2 years of ECE-12 teaching experience with demonstrated student success (academic outcomes and student experience)
• Exemplary experience & belonging facilitation with adults, including the ability to be responsive and agile in-the-moment
• A core belief that people can learn, grow, and change
• A commitment to ongoing learning
• Deep self-awareness
• Demonstrated success working across various lines of difference

YOUR COMPENSATION

The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost-of-labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.

• Tier A: $25.68 / hourly
• Tier B: $28.03 / hourly
• Tier C: $30.29 / hourly

You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here.

ABOUT TEACH FOR AMERICA

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or right out of college, chances are Teach For America has a staff role to fit your aspirations and career goals. Many of our employees are themselves TFA alumni, while others are new to the organization. Staff positions are available across the country. You can find full-time positions, or seasonal positions with our recruiting team and summer training programs. And, as a partner of Employers of National Service, we welcome candidates from AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, City Year, and other volunteer programs.

DEPARTMENT & VALUES

Teach For America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

*Our job descriptions reflect Teach For America's assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing herein restricts management's right to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.