Lead Classroom Facilitator Multicultural Afterschool

ourBRIDGE for KIDS; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

ourBRIDGE for KIDS is seeking a Lead Classroom Facilitator for its afterschool program serving elementary-age students. This part-time role runs 2:00pm–6:30pm, Monday–Friday, 23 hours weekly with paid training.

Compensation ranges from $17 to $20 per hour, based on experience, with a fast-paced, multicultural work environment and the chance to make a meaningful impact on newly arrived refugee and immigrant children and families.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn; extensive training provided; experience with English Language Learners and multicultural communities valued but not required.
• High energy and flexibility to manage multiple priorities.
• Initiative and problem solving to engage students and support the team.
• Passion for culture and diversity to help students and families feel at home.
• Strong interpersonal skills with children, families, and staff.
• Driver's license and willingness to drive vans are a plus.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Willingness to get CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with supervisor, co-facilitators, and volunteers to plan and deliver high-quality educational programming.
• Lead engaging activities that foster English language growth, emotional wellbeing, and cross-cultural understanding.
• Create a positive, trauma-informed classroom culture rooted in LERD values (Love, Education, Respect, Diversity).
• Adapt lessons for students with varying English proficiency and share ideas to keep curriculum relevant and fun.
• Monitor and support academic progress for all students.
• Drop off and pick up students as needed.
• Lead Community Circles focused on safety, relationships, and social-emotional learning.
• Communicate with lead staff about logistics and classroom needs.
• Manage classroom routines: attendance, meal distribution, cleanliness, and club activities.
• Maintain a welcoming atmosphere with laughter and creativity.
• Step in to help co-workers and support special events (some weekends/evenings).

Skills

Energetic

Cultural awareness

Independent

Team player

Job description

ourBRIDGE for KIDS is seeking a Lead Classroom Facilitator for its afterschool program serving elementary-age students. This part-time role runs 2:00pm–6:30pm, Monday–Friday, 23 hours weekly with paid training.

Compensation ranges from $17 to $20 per hour, based on experience, with a fast-paced, multicultural work environment and the chance to make a meaningful impact on newly arrived refugee and immigrant children and families.