Program Facilitator, Financial Aid & Scholarships (Part-Time) at Visions of Science | CA | Rezi

Program Facilitator, Financial Aid & Scholarships (Part-Time) at Visions of Science

Program Facilitator, Financial Aid & Scholarships (Part-Time)

Visions of Science · CA

2 days ago

Program Facilitator, Financial Aid & Scholarships (Part-Time)

Visions of Science · CA

2 days ago
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About the Role

As a Program Facilitator, you will play a key role in creating safe, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences for children and youth. You will facilitate workshops, tutoring sessions, hands-on STEM activities, leadership development opportunities, classroom-based learning, community engagement activities, and experiential learning opportunities. Working closely with Program Coordinators, educators, and fellow facilitators, you will help deliver high-quality programming while building meaningful relationships with participants and fostering safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

  • Build positive, respectful, and trusting relationships with assigned scholars.
  • Conduct regular one-on-one mentorship sessions.
  • Support scholars with academic goal-setting, educational and career pathway planning, networking, Capstone projects, and personal development.
  • Encourage scholar accountability, confidence, independence, and leadership.
  • Identify scholars who may require additional support and communicate concerns to the Program Manager.
  • Facilitate engaging workshops, group discussions, leadership development activities, and experiential learning opportunities.
  • Support the delivery of high-quality programming.
  • Guide scholars through individual and group activities.
  • Adapt facilitation approaches to accommodate diverse learning needs, abilities, and interests.
  • Support program preparation, participant engagement, and follow-up activities.
  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of mentorship sessions, scholar goals, academic progress, and areas of concern.
  • Monitor scholar progress toward academic, personal development, and program milestones.
  • Conduct mid-year and year-end scholar progress reviews.
  • Maintain and regularly update the program's scholarship directory.
  • Share scholarship opportunities, reminders, and relevant resources.
  • Support program evaluation and continuous improvement.
  • Attend required onboarding, training sessions, team meetings, and professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborate with the Program Manager and fellow facilitators to review scholar progress and address concerns.
  • Communicate scholar successes, challenges, and emerging needs to the Program Manager.
  • Support program events, community engagement activities, and other organizational initiatives.
  • Represent Visions of Science professionally and positively in interactions with scholars, families, educators, community partners, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Minimum one (1) year of experience facilitating or leading programs for children and youth, preferably supporting low-income and/or racialized communities.
  • Experience delivering workshops, tutoring, or hands-on group activities.
  • Proven ability to create safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in administrative tasks, such as tracking data/attendance, completing incident reports, and managing schedules.
  • Strong group management and interpersonal skills.
  • High attention to detail, strong organizational habits, time management, and the ability to handle data/documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, with an ability to quickly learn program management software or communication tools.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with youth, families, and educators.
  • Confident facilitation and youth engagement skills.
  • Dependability, accountability, and consistency in program delivery and completion of administrative deadlines.
  • Adaptability and flexibility to respond to the changing needs of participants, program sites, and schedules.
  • Commitment to fostering inclusive, welcoming, and empowering spaces for children and youth from equity-deserving communities.
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest (1 page max)

Skills

  • STEM
  • education
  • child and youth care
  • social work
  • facilitating programs for children and youth
  • supporting low-income and/or racialized communities
  • delivering workshops
  • tutoring
  • hands-on group activities
  • creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments
  • administrative tasks
  • tracking data/attendance
  • completing incident reports
  • managing schedules
  • group management
  • interpersonal skills
  • attention to detail
  • organizational habits
  • time management
  • data/documentation accuracy and confidentiality
  • Google Workspace proficiency
  • program management software
  • communication tools
  • written communication
  • verbal communication
  • collaboration
  • relationship-building
  • youth engagement
  • leading interactive STEM activities
  • dependability
  • accountability
  • consistency
  • adaptability
  • flexibility
  • fostering inclusive, welcoming, and empowering spaces
  • Lived experience and/or strong understanding of the experiences of low-income and racialized communities
  • Valid G license and access to a vehicle
  • Experience in the non-profit sector
  • knowledge of systemic issues impacting equity-deserving communities

Location

  • 71 Regent Park Blvd

Work Type

  • Part-time
  • Up to 20 hours per week

Experience Level

  • Minimum one (1) year of experience

Education Level

  • Interest in, current study of, or completion of a field related to STEM, education, child and youth care, or social work is preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • $ 27.47 per hour

About the Company

  • Visions of Science uses AI tools solely to support administrative workflows. AI is not used to screen, score, or reject applicants. All application evaluations and hiring decisions are conducted directly by human hiring managers.
  • Visions of Science prioritizes facilitating power, platform, and agency to individuals who represent the ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences of the youth and communities we partner with.
  • To learn more about the perks of working at Visions of Science team, click here.

Equal Opportunity

  • We strongly encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups historically underrepresented in STEM, including Black, Indigenous, and racialized peoples; 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals; women; persons with disabilities; and newcomers to Canada.
  • Note: International experience is valued; "Canadian experience" is not required for this role.
  • If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact job@visionsofscience.ca.