Bilingual Mindfulness Facilitator

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Are you someone who values mindfulness and youth development Can you establish rapport and build relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds If so you may be a great fit for Amala! Amala is looking to fill positions for hourly facilitators to support our weekly Circle Up program a social emotional learning (SEL) and mindfulness program held at various school campuses around central Texas.

Program Mission: Effective learning happens when youth have a support system to help them cope with the challenges of adolescence including peer pressure low self-esteem bullying anxiety associated with academic and social pressures and a lack of connection. Circle Ups provides that support system. Through mindfulness restorative circles and engaging interactive processes Circle Up engages youth to build connections and community in schools develop resilience and healthy coping skills and find their leadership voice.

We are looking for facilitators who have a few daytime hours available Monday-Friday and are excited to build community in local elementary middle and high schools. Experience is preferred and training is provided.

Job Type: Hourly Employee following the school year (September-May) 2-6 hours per week
*One mandatory training day on a Saturday over the Summer (Date TBD)*
Pay: $60/hour for facilitation Optional 401K plan

Local Applicants Only

Responsibilities:

Facilitate groups of diverse youth in weekly/biweekly social-emotional learning and mindfulness groups in a school setting.
Implement Amalas Healing Centered Facilitation program model through restorative circling facilitation that is interactive culturally responsive and developmentally oriented.
Administer student assessments and maintain a log of student attendance
Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all students
Attend trainings and monthly meetings

Qualifications:

Requirement: Bilingual Spanish speaking
Experience in social work education youth development or related field preferred*
Minimum of two years experience in youth facilitation or youth programming
Experience with mindfulness social-emotional learning and/or restorative circles is preferred
Ability to implement a social development curriculum for students in a school-based setting
Strong presentation/facilitation skills required

Computer literacy required. Must have a stable internet connection and familiarity with online platforms such as Zoom and Google Teams. Selected candidates must be able to pass a background check required by the school district.

*To apply please send your resume to with the subject Facilitator Position

In the body of your email please include the following

Which age group are you interested in working with (Elementary school middle school high school)
Are you interested in facilitating professional development opportunities for adults (teachers principals counselors)
1. If yes what is your experience with this population
Are you interested in parent programming
1. If yes what is your experience with this population
What is your experience working with diverse youth youth facilitation and your experience with mindfulness social-emotional learning and restorative circles

Compensation: $60.00 per hour

Benefits:Flexible scheduleAre you someone who values mindfulness and youth development Can you establish rapport and build relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds If so you may be a great fit for Amala! Amala is looking to fill positions for hourly facilitators to support our weekly...