Harvest Hands CDC - Classroom Facilitator

Belmont University; United States; On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Belmont University is seeking a Classroom Facilitator to support after-school programs at Harvest Hands. This part-time, hourly role is intended for a student employee with a Federal Work-Study award and enrollment at Belmont University.

The role involves supervising K-8 students, planning holistic activities, and promoting a safe, engaging environment, with potential evenings for special events. Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have FWS Award to be considered.
• A strong faith and mission focus in underserved communities.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.
• Experience with and management of groups of elementary-aged children (K-8).
• Classroom management skills.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace and video platforms.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and discretion.

Responsibilities

• The Classroom Facilitator will help oversee students in daily after-school programs at Harvest Hands.
• They will plan and implement holistic daily activities including education, healthy living, spiritual formation, and economic development in collaboration with the Program Manager.

Skills

Google Workspace

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Multilingual communication

Education

Enrollment at Belmont University

Tools

Google Workspace

Video conferencing platforms

Job description

Employment Type Student Employee

Hourly Rate $15

Special Note: All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/employment/fws.html

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Classroom Facilitator will help oversee students in daily after-school programs at Harvest Hands.

They contribute to an empowering and safe space for Kindergarten-8th grade students from all walks of life by working alongside the Program Manager and other Classroom Facilitators to plan and implement holistic daily activities including but not limited to education, healthy living, spiritual formation, and economic development.

This is a part-time, hourly position (20 hours/week). Potential hours are Monday-Friday, approximately 2pm-6pm every day in the fall and spring.

Occasional evenings and weekends for special events.

Required Qualifications

Applicant must have FWS Award to be considered.

• A strong and clearly observable faith in God and a strong passion and commitment to mission and outreach in an underserved community.
• Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred, but not required)
• Previous experience working with and managing large groups of elementary-aged children (Kindergarten-5th Grade).
• Classroom management skills.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace, virtual meeting platforms, and other basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains credibility through sincerity, honesty, and discretion.

Required Education

Must be enrolled as a student at Belmont University.

Required Experience

Experience working with and managing groups of youth (K-8th grade) in a ministry, school, or after‑school setting. Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds is also preferred. Spanish speakers highly encouraged to apply. Work in a chaotic, sometimes noisy environment.

Belmont University is a Christ‑centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil‑rights law, the University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to support the mission of the University. The University has appointed the Chief Human Resources Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to serve as coordinator of non‑discrimination compliance for staff and faculty. The Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator serves as coordinator of compliance for Title IX (sex discrimination) issues and questions for students. Learn more.

*In accordance with accrediting standards for its professional education programs in law and medicine, the University does not apply religious criteria in hiring employees within those programs. All employees hired by the University, regardless of religious faith, shall be committed to Belmont’s Christ‑centered, student‑focused mission.

Belmont’s Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.