Part Time Classroom Facilitator - East Site

• ** If you do not have a resume please answer ALL questions in the application**
• ourBRIDGE for KIDS Mission
• To foster the education, acculturation, and wellbeing of newly arrived refugee, immigrant, and
• first-generation American children and their families.

Who We’re Looking For

• Are you energetic, creative, and passionate about making a difference? Do you thrive in diverse
• settings and love working with children? ourBRIDGE for KIDS is seeking a Lead Classroom
• Facilitator for our afterschool program serving elementary-age students from around the world. If
• you’re eager to learn and ready to build a supportive, joyful, and inclusive classroom — we want
• to meet you!

This role is ideal for

• Solution-oriented problem solvers who take initiative
• Curious minds open to professional growth and training
• People who are passionate about culture, diversity, and social justice
• High-energy leaders who bring positivity and flexibility every day

** Extensive training is provided. We celebrate differences and support you as you grow.**

Position Highlights

• Type: Part-Time (23hrs/week + paid training hours; occasional weekends/events)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday 2:00pm–6:30pm (follows CMS school calendar)
• Compensation: $17–$20/hr based on experience
• Reports to Program Manager
• Work Environment: Fast-paced, hands-on, multicultural

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate daily with your supervisor, co-facilitators, and volunteers to plan and deliver

high-quality educational programming

• Lead engaging activities that foster English language growth, emotional wellbeing, and cross-cultural

understanding

• Create a positive, trauma-informed classroom culture rooted in our LERD values (Love,

Education, Respect, Diversity)

• Take initiative to adapt lessons for students with varying English proficiency — share ideas to

make curriculum relevant and fun!

• Monitor and support academic progress for all students
• Lead “Community Circles” focused on safety, relationship-building, and social-emotional

learning

• Communicate with lead staff about logistics and classroom needs
• Manage classroom routines: attendance, meal distribution, cleanliness, and club activities
• Maintain a welcoming atmosphere — laughter and creativity encouraged!
• Step in to help co-workers as needed, and support special events (some

weekends/evenings)

Qualifications & Skills

• Willingness to learn: We provide extensive training; experience with English Language

Learners and multicultural communities is valued, but not required

• High energy & flexibility: Thrive in dynamic environments; able to manage multiple

priorities

• Initiative & problem solving: Look for better ways to engage students and support the

team

• Passion for culture & diversity: Want to help students and families feel at home, proud,

and confident

• Relationship builder: Strong interpersonal skills with children, families, and staff of all

backgrounds

• Able to maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Bilingual abilities are a plus
• Willingness to get CPR/First Aid certification

• Why ourBRIDGE?
• We’re Charlotte’s only non-faith-based, trauma-informed afterschool and summer program
• dedicated exclusively to refugee, immigrant, and first-generation children and their families.
• Our staff and students form a joyful, innovative, and healing-centered community where
• cultural identity is celebrated.
• Ready to Join?
• Hiring process: Phone screening → Next Steps Email → 45 min - 1 hr in person practical
• interview
• Every day is different — you might help with art projects, homework, games from different
• cultures, and serving meals. Bring your energy, ideas, and love of community. Grow your skills
• while helping children build theirs!

Equal Opportunity Statement

ourBRIDGE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, or any other protected status.