Facilitator - SYEP Project Based Learning

Summary

About Phipps Neighborhoods

Phipps Neighborhoods, the social service affiliate of Phipps Houses, has been a catalyst for community growth and empowerment for over 50 years. Our mission is focused on creating safe, inclusive spaces where community members can access education, career opportunities, and economic pathways. Serving approximately 14,000 New Yorkers annually, we address barriers to educational achievement, economic security, and career stability through three key program areas:

• Education and School-Day Programs: Offering pre-kindergarten services, community schools, after-school programs, and college access counseling.
• Sector-Focused Training and Employment Placement Pathways: Providing specialized training, employment placement pathways, Summer Youth Employment, Work Learning Grow initiatives, and aiding residents in accessing new employment opportunities.
• Community & Economic Empowerment Services: Enabling community progress through community centers, resident services, food access, financial literacy programs, and support accessing benefits and wellness services.

We collaborate with government, corporate, and philanthropic partners to effect significant and lasting social change, fostering thriving communities.

Position Summary:

The Project-Based Learning (PBL) Facilitator will be responsible for facilitating the PBL workshops and activities for the school-based SYEP program for 14-15 year old students.  This is a part-time, temporary position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years’ experience facilitating groups, lessons, activities, or workshops with teenagers; experience with 14 and 15 year olds preferred.
• Dynamic public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to provide an engaging learning experience for young people.
• Strong background in youth development and an assets-driven perspective on how to work with disconnected youth.
• Robust classroom management skills.
• Proficient in basic computer applications (Outlook, Word, Power Point).
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Must be flexible, enjoy working with teens, and have strong initiative to work in a team.

Duties

• Facilitate Project-Based Learning curriculum and activities for 14 and 15 year old students. 
• Model positive youth development principles in facilitating workshops in a manner that is fun and engaging. 
• Establish classroom norms and expectations; develop rapport with the students.
• Manage students and classroom dynamics appropriately,
• Provide guidance and support to students throughout the course of their PBL project.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program Director.