Youth Program Facilitator (PT)

Latin American Association Inc•Atlanta, GA

1d•$15 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Program Facilitator supports the implementation and delivery of the Latin American Association’s youth programs at assigned middle and high school and community sites. Programs include the LAA Youth Leadership Academy (LYLA), Youth Programs Summer Camp, LAA Youth Leadership Conference, and Youth Navigator. The facilitator delivers culturally responsive programming focused on leadership development, academic success, social-emotional learning, financial literacy, and college and career readiness. The role builds positive relationships with students, helps maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment, and works with school partners and the LAA Youth Programs team to advance program goals and support positive student outcomes. The position works primarily on weekdays during school or after-school hours, with specific days and times based on assigned sites and program needs. Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required for special events, family workshops, field trips, and youth conferences. Work takes place in school, office, and community-based environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience working with middle or high school students in an educational, after-school, mentoring, tutoring, summer camp, or community-based setting.
Strong facilitation, communication, interpersonal, classroom management, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to engage and support students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Reliability, punctuality, organization, and ability to maintain a consistent weekly schedule while working independently at assigned program sites.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries, protect confidential information, and communicate student or program concerns appropriately.
Willingness and ability to complete required training and successfully pass background checks, fingerprinting, and school-site clearance requirements.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned school and community sites.

Nice To Haves

An associate or bachelor's degree, or current enrollment in a program related to Education, Youth Development, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Knowledge of the experiences of Latino and immigrant students and families.

Responsibilities

Support implementation of LYLA and other LAA youth programs at assigned school and community sites under the direction of the Youth Services Program Manager.
Facilitate or co-facilitate interactive workshops, small-group activities, leadership sessions, and educational enrichment activities using LAA-approved curricula and materials.
Assist with the Summer Camp, Youth Leadership Conference, Youth Navigator, field trips, family workshops, and other special events.
Help with student outreach, recruitment, enrollment, orientation, and participation follow-up using established procedures.
Build positive, professional relationships with students, families, school staff, volunteers, and community partners.
Encourage student participation and maintain a welcoming, culturally responsive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
Support students with leadership development, academic goal setting, social-emotional learning, financial literacy, and college and career exploration.
Provide basic information and assistance through Youth Navigator using approved resources, and refer complex questions or student needs to the Youth Services Program Manager.
Promote positive student behavior using age-appropriate classroom management and positive youth-development practices.
Accurately record student enrollment, attendance, participation, and other required program information, and submit documentation according to LAA procedures.
Observe and promptly report student concerns, incidents, safety issues, family needs, and site-related challenges to the Youth Services Program Manager.
Prepare materials, set up and clean up program spaces, and support logistics for sessions, workshops, field trips, conferences, summer programming, and special events.
Share approved information with students and families about schedules, participation requirements, activities, and upcoming events.
Participate in staff meetings, required training, program planning sessions, and debrief meetings.
Follow LAA policies, school-site procedures, confidentiality requirements, mandated-reporting responsibilities, and youth-safety standards.
Represent the LAA professionally and model its values when interacting with students, families, schools, and community partners.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support LAA Youth Programs.