LEAD TEACHER

Position Summary

The Girls LEAP Lead Teacher is responsible for designing and facilitating engaging, empowering learning experiences that support girls’ academic growth, leadership development, and social-emotional well-being. The Lead Teacher serves as a positive role model and creates a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where girls can build confidence, skills, and community.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Program Delivery

• Plan and lead high-quality lessons aligned with the Girls LEAP curriculum and program goals
• Facilitate activities focused on leadership, self-confidence, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of participants.
• Incorporate culturally responsive and trauma-informed teaching practices

Classroom & Group Management

• Create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
• Establish clear expectations and promote respectful behavior
• Support conflict resolution and social-emotional growth

Student Support & Engagement

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students
• Encourage participation, voice, and leadership among all girls
• Identify and respond to students’ academic or emotional needs, escalating concerns when appropriate

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with program staff, coordinators, and site partners
• Communicate effectively with families and caregivers as needed
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development

Program Administration

• Track attendance, participation, and progress
• Complete required documentation and reports accurately and on time
• Support program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

Required

• Experience working with children or adolescents (school, after-school, nonprofit, or youth development settings)
• Strong classroom or group facilitation skills
• Commitment to empowering girls and supporting equity and inclusion
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
• Teaching credential or youth development certification
• Experience with social-emotional learning (SEL), leadership programs, or girls-focused initiatives
• Bilingual abilities (a plus, depending on program needs)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate youth
• Flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving skills
• Professionalism and reliability

Work Environment

• May include classroom, after-school, or community-based settings
• Requires standing, movement, and active engagement with students
• Schedule may include afternoons, evenings, or occasional weeks