Career & Technical Education (CTE) Readiness Facilitator

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston•Wharton, TX

6d•$15 - $18

About The Position

Plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates workforce readiness, career exploration, and youth development programming in assigned Career & Technical Education (CTE) classrooms, partner schools, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston locations. Builds healthy relationships with students, school personnel, Club members, families, and community partners while promoting career readiness, durable skills, academic success, and positive youth development. Serves as an instructional partner in local school districts and supports Club-based teen programming as needed. Delivers BGCGH’s Essential Skills and Durable Skills curriculum, facilitates career readiness activities, and helps prepare youth for post-secondary education, industry certifications, apprenticeships, military service, and workforce success. The facilitator delivers classroom lessons, workshops, presentations, career exploration activities, and project-based learning; mentors youth; and supports school and community partnerships. The role also involves tracking and evaluating program outcomes, maintaining records and resources, supporting volunteers and industry partners, and participating in Club operations and special events as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least two years of experience working with youth, teens, and families required.
Demonstrated ability and interest in working with adolescents and young adults.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
Ability to interpret and implement Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston programs, philosophy, and workforce readiness initiatives.
Must successfully pass all required background screening procedures.
Must adhere to BGCGH policies, procedures, and Employee Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Education, Youth Development, Human Services, Workforce Development, Business, or a related field.
Experience facilitating groups, workshops, classrooms, or youth programs.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Knowledge of Career & Technical Education (CTE), workforce development, career readiness, or employability skills.
Valid Texas driver’s license; may be required at certain locations.

Responsibilities

Deliver curriculum, frameworks, and workforce readiness programming in assigned CTE classrooms.
Facilitate engaging lessons, workshops, presentations, career exploration activities, and project-based learning experiences.
Promote student participation and engagement through interactive instructional practices.
Help students develop communication, teamwork, adaptability, leadership, problem-solving, professionalism, and critical-thinking skills.
Assist students in identifying career interests, educational goals, industry pathways, and post-secondary opportunities.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and positive role modeling to students and Club members.
Plan, organize, and implement youth development activities aligned with BGCGH’s mission and program priorities.
Develop new activities supporting workforce readiness, leadership development, academic success, and career exploration.
Promote participation in BGCGH teen programs, workforce initiatives, special events, and leadership opportunities.
Monitor and evaluate program outcomes against established goals and objectives.
Maintain attendance records, assessment data, program documentation, and required reports.
Participate in weekly staff meetings and communicate program progress, successes, challenges, and recommendations.
Identify opportunities for partnerships, program enhancements, and workforce development initiatives.
Keep program spaces, classrooms, and assigned resources organized, safe, and conducive to learning.
Maintain inventory and ensure proper use of equipment, technology, curriculum materials, and supplies; recommend and requisition needed materials.
Build productive relationships with teachers, counselors, administrators, Club Directors, and community partners.
Collaborate with school personnel to align programming with student needs and school goals.
Represent BGCGH positively in partner schools and the community.
Engage families regarding student participation, workforce readiness opportunities, and Club programming.
Recruit, train, supervise, and support volunteers, guest speakers, mentors, and industry partners when applicable.
Support Club operations and facilitate programs at assigned Club locations when needed.
Participate in special events, workforce readiness initiatives, career fairs, field trips, employer engagement activities, and teen programming events.
Assist with student recruitment and retention in assigned schools and Clubs.
Complete required trainings, certifications, and professional development.
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff.