What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-Lead Facilitator position at Ember & Root Enrichment Learning Community?
Join the Ember & Root Team
Now Hiring Facilitators for Our Homeschool Enrichment
Fayetteville, AR | Fall 2026-Spring 2027
Ember & Root Enrichment is a self-directed learning space in Fayetteville, AR offering highly engaging programs that empower kids 6-14 to direct their own learning through hands-on projects, exploration, play, and authentic connection.
We're seeking engaged, creative, flexible, and dependable adults to help facilitate both our homeschool enrichment programs.
Our Mission
To create an inclusive learning community where individuals are encouraged to embrace their unique strengths, skills, and interests—and to recognize and celebrate those things in others. Each session includes curated content invitations, collaboration with mixed-age peers, and opportunities to pursue personal goals in the context of community.
Our Core Beliefs
- All children deserve to learn in a space where they are valued as they are.
- We value, recognize, and celebrate diversity and strive to be inclusive and welcoming.
- Children should be given space and time to grow in what is meaningful to them.
- Behavior is communication—we hold a soft structure in order to remain flexible to learners’ wants and needs.
Current Openings (Hours will be finalized upon hiring)
Homeschool Program (Tuesdays & Thursdays):
Co-Lead Facilitator | $18-20/hr | 8:00 AM–3:30 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Help co-create a dynamic learning space by designing and leading weekly offerings and interest-based projects
- Offer materials that spark curiosity
- Support social connection and document children’s interests
- Gently stretch thinking in math, vocabulary, and language through everyday exploration
- Support logistics like setup, cleanup, and transitions
- Join children in creative play and project work
- Affirm children’s interests and model curiosity and care
Job Responsibilities
- Plan and lead activities: Create and facilitate hands-on art, STEM, building, and interest-based projects.
- Prepare the environment: Set up activity stations, materials, and project invitations.
- Support child-led learning: Encourage children to explore interests, make choices, and develop their own projects.
- Supervise and engage: Actively participate in play, projects, group activities, and outdoor time.
- Support social-emotional growth: Help children navigate conflict, build relationships, and solve problems.
- Respond to behavior with care: Use calm redirection, collaborative problem-solving, and supportive boundaries.
- Foster inclusion: Adapt activities to support diverse abilities, needs, and learning styles.
- Encourage exploration: Introduce new ideas, skills, materials, and creative challenges.
- Support routines and transitions: Help children follow community agreements and care for shared spaces.
- Document learning: Observe children's interests and projects and share relevant updates with the team.
- Collaborate with the team: Communicate, plan activities, attend meetings, and participate in training.
- Manage materials and cleanup: Organize supplies, maintain activity areas, and reset the space.
- Maintain professionalism: Arrive prepared and on time, follow safety procedures, and communicate reliably.
Requirements
- Clear background check
- Paid training prior to program start
- Occasional 1-hour planning meetings
- 1-2 references
You’d Be a Great Fit If You:
- Enjoy working with a mix of ages, personalities, and learning styles
- Can guide open-ended projects and support creative, hands-on learning
- Are dependable, adaptable, and collaborative
- Value and encourage child-led learning
- Bring curiosity, patience, and flexibility to each day
Reliable attendance is essential. As a part-time program with consistent group dynamics, we ask facilitators to attend all scheduled shifts unless prior approval is given.
Bonus Skills (Not Required but Appreciated):
- Tech/coding, STEM, or maker skills/interests
- Visual or performing arts
- Music, cooking, gardening, or other hands-on talents
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 14.5 per week
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- working with children: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20