Lead Facilitator

Job Title: Lead Facilitator

Department: Academics

Reports To: Training Manager

Reporting to this Position:  N/A

Location: Office, Schools, Community Organizations

Employment Type: Part Time or Full-Time

Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $29-31/hr

ABOUT TILLY’S LIFE CENTER (TLC)

Tilly’s Life Center (TLC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the youth mental health crisis by empowering teens with essential life and leadership skills through its transformative “I Am Me” emotional wellness curriculum. Informed by research and grounded in evidence-based frameworks, TLC partners with schools and community organizations to help adolescents navigate challenges such as peer pressures, anxiety, depression, bullying, substance abuse, and more. The program focuses on building emotional intelligence, resilience, and a positive mindset, while also equipping teens with healthy coping strategies. By fostering these skills, TLC empowers young people to make responsible decisions, build strong relationships, and succeed both personally and academically. Through a deep commitment to mental and emotional well-being, TLC sets youth on a path toward lifelong success, purpose, and self-worth. For more information visit: www.tillyslifecenter.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

The principle function of a Lead Facilitator is to support students while guiding them through their personal social and emotional learning experience. The Lead Facilitator will teach TLC’s “I Am Me” curriculum and engage students through interactive curriculum, supportive instruction, and personal attention. The Lead Facilitator will bring an understanding of social-emotional learning and emotional wellness strategies to the classroom. The Lead Facilitator will personally practice the core competencies - “walk the talk”. The Lead Facilitator will work mostly with pre-teens, teens, and young adults, so a desire and ability to work with this population is required. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and Facilitation:

• Directly deliver SEL lessons to students through engaging and interactive methods. This includes leading discussions, facilitating group activities, and employing experiential learning techniques to help students grasp SEL concepts.
• Work closely with classroom teachers to best support implementation of the curriculum and student success.
• Coordinate weekly with Co-Facilitator to review a portion of the upcoming week’s lesson. Lead Facilitator will provide Assistant Facilitator feedback at the end of each lesson, if applicable.

Training and Supporting

• Provide training and ongoing support to teachers and other staff in the effective delivery of the SEL curriculum. This could involve conducting professional development workshops and coaching sessions and providing resources for integrating SEL into everyday classroom activities.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Assess the effectiveness of the SEL curriculum and its impact on students' social and emotional growth. This may include using provided evaluation tools, collecting data, and making suggestions about adjustments to the curriculum based on feedback and outcomes.

Collaboration

• Work closely with teachers, school counselors, and administrators (as applicable) to promote a whole-school approach to social-emotional learning. Collaboration is key to creating a supportive environment that reinforces the SEL curriculum.

Advocacy and Awareness

• Promote the importance of social-emotional learning within the school community and beyond. This might involve organizing events, delivering presentations, and producing materials that highlight the benefits of SEL for students' academic and personal development.

Creating a Safe Learning Environment

• Ensure that all activities and discussions are conducted in a safe, respectful, and confidential manner, providing a space where students feel comfortable sharing and participating.

Continuous Learning

• Attend regularly scheduled team trainings. Stay abreast of the latest research and developments in social-emotional learning and adapt the curriculum and teaching methods accordingly. Continuous professional development is crucial in this evolving field.

Resource Management

• Ensure that all the necessary resources and supports are in place to effectively implement the curriculum. This involves managing materials, tools, and technologies, as well as providing guidance on their effective use.

Fostering Inclusivity and Respect:

• Encourage an environment that respects diversity and promotes inclusivity, ensuring that all students feel valued and understood within the SEL program.

Communication

• Communicate needs, challenges, successes, and updates related to the program. Articulate needed support, resources, and recognition as applicable.
• Report any challenges, concerns, or issues related to students immediately with Supervisor.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

• Foster strong relationships with the broader school community and external stakeholders. Attend and/or organize events, including nights and weekends as applicable. Participate in community outreach meetings, events, and conversations and ensure the program positively impacts not just students but also the wider community.

Collaboration and Organizational Support

• Comfortable with technology
• Experience with the following a plus: Social Media content creation, photography, videography, Canva, Photoshop, CRM, and Data Systems
• Supporting other projects, events, or meetings as requested/needed.
• Be available to assist with additional tasks that fall outside the regular set of responsibilities but are important for the overall success and functioning of the organization or program.
• This could include helping to organize special events, participating in community outreach efforts, contributing to various projects that require cross-functional collaboration, or attending meetings to provide input or support on matters related to one's area of expertise.

Teamwork

• Demonstrate flexibility, a team-oriented mindset, and the willingness to contribute to a wide range of activities to support the organization's goals and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or a minimum of 3 years of student-facing experience is required. Preferred BA/BS degree in human services, education, psychology, or sociology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Dynamic and collaborative mission-driven environment primarily Monday through Friday in the office, at schools and other nonprofit organizations, with occasional evening and weekend commitments for events and meetings. Travel may be required for community outreach and partnership development.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand, kneel, or sit for periods of time.
• Ability to work evenings or weekends as needed.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Between $29-$30 per hour based on experience.
• Competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement, paid holidays, and more.
• 9/80 Work Schedule