Academy Instructor - Part-Time

EmpowHer Academy Instructor – Part Time

Program Summary

As advocates for gender and racial justice, EmpowHer Institute offers a safe, inclusive, andsupportive space for girls to thrive. We serve to combat the systemic inequities girls of color faceand advance economic equity. Our programs aims to empower teen girls by providing them withthe resources and skills to navigate the systemic barriers women of color often face in school andthe workplace and break generational cycles of poverty.

EmpowHer Institute partners with 13 Title I middle and high schools in marginalized communitiesto deliver our programs to 1000+ girls and non-binary youth annually. Our in-school academies arefully integrated into the school day as a gender- responsive enrichment class for 7 – 12 graders at our partner school sites and we also offer a Saturday academy for interested high schoolers who do not attend a partnering school. The class is comprised of five primarycomponents: (1) social and emotional learning (SEL) centric curriculum; (2) mentorship from professional women, (3) social justice awareness and advocacy; (4) workforce development; (5) field trips and immersive learning programs. This program aims to empower teen girls by giving them the tools they need to cope with challenges, overcome trauma, engage in school, and remain on track to graduate. The academies provides a safe space where girls share experiences, build relationships and learn to make informeddecisions.

Position Overview

EmpowHer Institute has an exciting opportunity for an individual who have a dynamic personality and demonstrated passion for serving youth in marginalized communities. Weare seeking a part-time Academy Instructor for our middle and high school and academyprograms. Academy Instructors will be responsible for facilitating our program curricula tocohorts of 15-20 girls, at multiple sites. Additionally, Academy Instructors will build and

maintain relationships with key stakeholders - school administrators, students, parents andmentors.

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Academy Instructors will:

Instruction

• Facilitate EmpowHer Girls Academy to cohorts of 15-20 girls, ages 11-14, at partner school sites on weekdays (days and times vary by school site)
• Facilitate EmpowHer Leaders Academy to cohorts of 15-20 girls, ages 14-18, at acentral location on Saturdays
• Utilize gender responsive, trauma-informed, culturally inclusive curriculum providedby EmpowHer Institute
• Facilitate activities and workshop(s) during the EmpowHer Summer STEM Camp,using EmpowHer Summer STEM Camp curriculum, and provide oversight of campers (this may include one week of overnight)
• Create a supportive environment where teen girls feel safe and are comfortable discussing issues that are personal and sensitive

Program Development/Evaluation

• Contribute to the revision and development of curricula, as needed
• Support the design and delivery of our five-week Summer Social Justice STEM Camp
• Work closely with Director of Programs to evaluate program implementation and/or activities
• Contribute new ideas to the overall implementation and evaluation of the program/services
• Collect quantitative and qualitative program data

Relation Development

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the workplace values of cultural inclusiveness, gender and racial justice, respect, caring, support, effectivecommunication, teamwork & collaboration, accountability and responsibility; practicethese values in relation with internal and external stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with staff and participate fully in the team process
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders (school administrators and staff,program participants, parents, mentors and community partners)

Administrative

• Communicate with mentors, program participants, parents, and staff regardingprogram
• Track attendance and participation of program participants and mentors

• Prepare and submit documentation and reports in a timely manner

Ideal candidates are committed to the mission of EmpowHer Institute, experienced serving youth inmarginalized communities, passionate about fostering the whole child, has a dynamic personality, iscreative, is comfortable around diverse stakeholders, believes in youth leadership and will listen to the voice of the girls we serve, and has excellent interpersonal communications skills.

Qualifications:

• College: Bachelor’s Degree (preferred, but can be substituted for 5 years of experience)
• Must pass LiveScan criminal background check facilitated by the LA County Department of Probation
• Must submit negative TB test results
• MUST show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination at time of hire
• 2+ years of experience working with teen girls, ages 11-18
• 2+ years of experience working with marginalized communities
• 2+ years of experience as an instructor with strong classroom management skills
• Comfortable facilitating in-person classes with youth, as well as being comfortable using ZOOM for virtual classes when necessary
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid California Drivers License
• Must be able to work Weekdays 9:00am – 5:30pm and Saturday 10am-1pm You will notwork more than 40 hours a week. Overnight stay with accommodations provided during one week of the Summer Camp, as needed (no more than one week).
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) desirable, but not required

EmpowHer Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate basedupon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legallyprotected characteristics.

Compensation

Part time, $28/hr

Benefits

Benefits include paid holidays and vacation, Simple IRA with employer match, medical, dental, vision, mileage reimbursement and a range of professional development opportunities

Level of Language Proficiency

English required. Bilingual (Spanish and English) desirable, but not required.

Location

Work must be performed in or near Los Angeles County, CA

How to Apply:

Submit cover letter and resume addressed to Keyonna Keith, Director of Programs to jobs@empowher.org . Subject: ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR. Applications without cover letterand resume will not be considered.