POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for a seasoned per diem/part-time bilingual Spanish facilitator who has daytime and evening availability. Families First facilitators have previous experience leading parenting workshops and are skilled at leading interactive workshops with adult learners from a wide range of backgrounds.
Facilitators must possess a background in Child Development, Psychology, Family Studies, Education, or a related field, and be comfortable talking to others about parenting strategies. Each workshop series consists of 12 sessions, which are held during day, evening, and weekend hours. Content, including facilitator guides, handouts, and slide shows, are prepared and developed by Families First.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Lead interactive workshops with a diverse group of parents on a variety of topics, including but not limited to, early childhood, positive discipline, and parenting in the digital age
- Work in a variety of settings, including transitional housing programs, schools, after-school programs, and early learning centers
- Travel to a range of communities in and around the Greater Boston area
- Comfortable facilitating virtual programs, which includes:
- Navigating virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom
- Hosting virtual meetings (admitting participants, creating break-out rooms, muting/unmuting participants, sharing presentations, interacting with the chat, creating polls)
- Attend 6 annual team meetings/trainings at Families First, held on Saturday mornings
- Initiate contact with assigned sites prior to workshops, manage attendance, administer evaluation forms, and maintain contact with Families First during series
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years’ experience facilitating interactive and engaging workshops for adult learners
- A Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field may be substituted for two years of the required experience
- 4+ years’ experience working with children and/or children and families
- The ability to travel a minimum of 12-15 miles outside of the Boston area
- Comfortable with using technology and software required to facilitate virtual sessions
- SPANISH BILINGUAL
Salary ranges between $45-$50 per hour depending on experience.
_Families First has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We aim to attract qualified candidates who hold these same values and help us further recognize and celebrate the diversity among us.
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