Wellness Program Facilitator, Part-Time

Girls Incorporated Of Greater Atlanta; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR/First Aid Certified

Bilingual in Spanish

Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Job summary

Girls Incorporated Of Greater Atlanta is seeking a part-time Wellness Program Facilitator to lead SEL sessions for K-12 students across multiple sites. You will implement the provided wellness curriculum, adapt lessons as needed, and foster a safe, engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities include collaborating with staff and partners, maintaining attendance records, and delivering age-appropriate programming.

Qualifications

• Formal education in education, psychology, social work or related field.
• Three years of experience in education or youth programs; experience with girls 5-18 preferred.
• Ability to develop and evaluate curricula with supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain safety and manage classroom behavior in diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEL sessions using Girls Inc. approved curriculum at multiple sites.
• Attend required professional development meetings and trainings.
• Collaborate with program leadership to prepare materials for effective delivery.
• Develop and plan curriculum with Wellness Director and partners.
• Administer pre/post surveys and maintain program records.

Skills

SEL facilitation

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The mission of Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Our comprehensive approach to whole girl development equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. Informed by girls and their families, we also advocate for legislation and policies to increase opportunities for all girls and address the systemic barriers that impede girls’ success. The Girls Inc. Wellness program provides focus on actively pursuing intentions, choices, and actions that work together toward an optimal holistic health state and well-being.

Job Summary

The Wellness Program Facilitator is a part-time position (<28 hours week) that is responsible for leading 1-2 hour(s) SEL sessions at various sites and schools for students grade K-12. Facilitators will utilize provided wellness curriculum to address social and emotional needs, while engaging youth in a thoughtful yet invigorating matter. Must possess the ability to modify lessons as needed. Facilitators are responsible for maintaining a safe, clean environment; ensuring a high level of program quality and work to establish a positive relationship with all program participants, in addition to developing community relationships.

Principle Responsibilities

• Lead SEL sessions utilizing the Girls Inc approved curriculum provided
• Attend required professional development meetings and trainings
• Ability to maintain classroom management and behavioral needs of students
• Collaborate with program leadership to prepare materials and to ensure effective program delivery
• Curriculum development and planning in collaboration with Wellness Director and organizational partners
• Determine ongoing equipment and resource needs to implement a high-quality experience for all
• Follow required policies and procedures of host site or school
• Administer pre/post test surveys at the beginning and end of programming
• Maintain positive outcomes and program comprehension from youth
• Maintain records of attendance, sign‑in/out sheets and participants’ registrations for all sites and programs
• Prepare and teach research-based, age-appropriate programs and curriculum using Girls Inc. National and Greater Atlanta Affiliate Programming as the cornerstone of instruction
• Participate in staff meetings and conferences to share ideas and concerns, and work collaboratively with other facilitators to meet organizational goals and achieve program objectives
• Remain current on issues related to youth, particularly girls
• Serve as a role model for youth, other staff, and volunteers in maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to quality in all aspects of program delivery and work in general
• Uphold and enforce Girls Inc. Experience
• Other duties assigned

Qualifications

• Formal education in field of Education, Psychology, Social Work, Recreation, Sociology, and/or Youth Development related field
• Reliable transportation to drive to and from sites
• Minimum of three years of experience working in education or a youth organization or related field; experience working with girls ages 5 - 18
• Minimum of three years of curriculum development and evaluation experience
• Great interpersonal skills; ability to build rapport, create a safe environment for scholars, commit to the mission while establishing empathetic bonds with youth
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse & Neglect Check
• Ability to handle highly confidential information appropriately, exercise discretion as appropriate, and remain sensitive to individual situations and needs
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to facilitate a classroom of up to 30 students
• Positive reputation and credibility among peers as a professional
• Ability to effectively interact with all with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and sexual orientation, and to treat everyone with respect and dignity
• Commitment to Inspiring all girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
• Bilingual in Spanish *PLUS*
• CPR/ First Aid Certified
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Pay Range

$19 - $24 per hour