Group Facilitator
Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education
Summary
Casita Maria is seeking experienced, detail-oriented, enthusiastic Group Facilitators who thoroughly enjoy supporting young artists (participants) with care and professional role modeling. Group Facilitators serve as direct line staff during programming hours, and are responsible for leading in one or more STEAM disciplines, physical activities, or other activities that develop and strengthen academic, physical, and social emotional learning (SEL) for young people. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervision of participants at all times, providing academic support, facilitating activities, collaborating among teams, and developing lessons that are aligned with our Creative Youth Development (CYD) framework.
Reporting to both Program Coordinators and Associate Program Coordinators, Group Facilitators are supported by a team of education professionals including Program Coordinators, Associate Program Coordinators, Activity and Content Specialists, and Teaching Artists.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required
- A minimum of 2 years direct service experience working with youth under 13 years of age.
- This position requires completion of a minimum 30 hours of training/professional development workshops that focus on youth development, safety, mandated reporter, social-emotional learning, lesson planning, and facilitation.
- Excited to work in a fast-paced, arts and education-focused environment.
- Loves working with children and young people particularly those with special needs.
- Ability to work collaboratively at all levels of staff.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Good project management, organization, and deadline prioritization talents.
- High integrity and emotional intelligence with the ability to handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately.
- Good computer skills and knowledge of Google, Microsoft Office, and other standard business technology is encouraged.
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends to support special events.
- Bilingual – Spanish/English a plus.
Duties
- Supervise participants, aged Pre-K to middle school, transitioning from the school day into afterschool programming, including tracking attendance, overseeing snack distribution, transitions to activities and events, and with dismissal.
- Build age-appropriate relationships with participants that establish positive connections and rapport.
- Create and maintain a structured safe space (studio) that supports learning, growing, and social-emotional wellbeing.
- Log and report all daily attendance, behavioral issues, and emergency incidents.
- While working with Teaching Artists, appropriately support their work and encourage participants to engage in Teaching Artists’ led activities.
- In coordination with Content Specialists, develop engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans and instructional material in STEAM, civic engagement, physical recreation, arts & crafts, and literacy activities that encourage growth and exploration.
- Actively participate and attend weekly/bi-weekly/monthly team meetings and one-on-one coaching and professional development sessions.
- Model the principles of CYD in the studios and in the workplace at all times.
- Co-facilitate team trainings and meetings in collaboration with Program Coordinators, Associate Program Coordinators, and Content Specialists.
How to Apply
Email the required items below to hr@casitamaria.org with Group Facilitator/Your Name in the subject line.
- Cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in Casita Maria.
- Resume/CV.
- Contact information for three professional references.
