School Age Groups Facilitator (Limited Term) - 2025915

World Relief; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

World Relief is seeking a School Age Groups Facilitator to lead our afterschool program at a partner elementary school in Kent, WA. The role runs 6 hours per week from November 2026 to August 2027, with Tuesday sessions from 2-5 pm and summer art group support.

You will plan activities, build trust with students and families, and handle day-to-day program tasks. This limited-term, part-time position requires a mature Christian faith, alignment with World Relief's mission, and the ability to

Qualifications

• AA or two years of college in a related field (education, child development, social work) preferred.
• Experience with students in classroom/group settings is a plus.
• First aid/CPR certification is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging, culturally responsive activities for afterschool sessions.
• Communicate goals and progress with the School Age Programs Coordinator.
• Support with field trips and parent engagement.
• Maintain attendance records and complete reporting tasks.
• Assist with program evaluation through student assessments and surveys.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

First aid/CPR certification

Education

AA or two years college in related field

Job description

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

POSITION SUMMARY

World Relief is seeking a School Age Groups Facilitator to lead and implement our afterschool program at an elementary school partner site during the school year, and support with art groups facilitation in the Summer. The facilitator will be responsible for planning and facilitating activities, building rapport with students and parents, managing the classroom and program supplies, day-to-day communication with volunteers, program documentation, family and school engagement, and other administrative tasks.

This role is a limited term, part-time position of 6 hours/week from November 2026 until August 2027. The afterschool program is scheduled for Tuesday afternoons from 2-5 pm.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and facilitate detailed, engaging, culturally responsive activity plans for each R.I.S.E. session, focused on supporting students develop their confidence, literacy, understanding of academic concepts, and important social-emotional skills, in collaboration with School Age Programs Coordinator.
• Communicate with School Age Programs Coordinator regarding program goals, class progress, and any issues that arise.
• Communicate with school reception staff about day-to-day schedule and space usage for the program, under the direction of the School Age Programs Coordinator.
• Observe and monitor students’ individual progress through daily 1:1s and adjust lesson plans to address students’ needs over time. Build rapport with each student, carefully ensuring each student receives equal, unbiased support and care.
• Plan, collect, and maintain supplies needed for each day’s activities. Keep classroom space and supplies closet organized, clean, neat, and safe for the children.
• Provide clear instructions and meaningful engagement opportunities for volunteers during daily activities, in collaboration with School Age Programs Coordinator.
• Attend and support up to 4 field trips throughout the school year, occurring on various other days of the week (dates will be provided as soon as they are set)
• Support with parent engagement, as needed
• Support program evaluation by administering student assessments and parent surveys.
• Maintain records of students’ attendance as per the guidelines and complete all required documentation and reporting tasks.
• Participate in required trainings prior to program start and ongoing professional development
• Comply with all agency policies and protocols.
• Other tasks as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Mature and personal Christian faith
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
• Valid drivers license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards
• AA or two years of college in a related field (i.e. education, child development, social work) and/or two years of experience working with students in a classroom/group setting
• Demonstrated ability to work sensitively and effectively in cross-cultural settings
• Strong skills in classroom management, and incorporating social emotional development learning activities and support for students
• First aid/CPR certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with English Language Learner students
• Previous experience working with immigrant and refugee adults and/or youth
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, collaboratively and positively with students, volunteers, school staff, and World Relief Staff
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Knowledge of relevant languages preferred (e.g. Dari, Spanish, Pashto, Somali, Amharic, Arabic, Ukrainian, Russian)

$28.40 - $29.50 an hour

World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time employees.

World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.