After-School Program Facilitator – Children’s Brain Health & Social-Emotional Learning

**Help kids build stronger brains, greater confidence, and real\-life skills.** Neuro Ninjas is a therapist\-developed after\-school brain health and social\-emotional enrichment program for elementary\-aged children. Through interactive lessons, games, movement, challenges, and hands\-on activities, we help kids understand how their brains work while building practical skills for focus, emotional regulation, confidence, resilience, and healthy decision\-making. We are looking for an **energetic, engaging, and dependable facilitator** who loves working with children and can bring our curriculum to life. Facilitators lead structured after\-school classes using an established Neuro Ninjas curriculum. This is a great opportunity for **teachers, teachers\-in\-training, education or child development students, instructional aides, substitute teachers, psychology students, counselors\-in\-training, and others who enjoy working with elementary\-aged children.** **This is an enrichment and psychoeducation position, not a therapy role.** It does not involve diagnosis, treatment planning, or individual counseling. What You’ll Do * Lead engaging Neuro Ninjas after\-school classes for elementary\-aged students * Facilitate our established curriculum focused on brain health, focus, emotional regulation, confidence, resilience, and healthy decision\-making * Lead games, movement activities, discussions, experiments, role\-play, and team challenges * Create a positive, high\-energy environment where children feel engaged and successful * Confidently manage classroom behavior, group dynamics, and transitions * Review curriculum and materials before each class and arrive prepared * Communicate professionally with school staff and the Neuro Ninjas team * Receive coaching and feedback and apply it to future sessions We’re Looking for Someone Who Is * Warm, confident, enthusiastic, and **high\-energy** * Naturally engaging with children * Comfortable leading groups and managing a classroom * Reliable, organized, prepared, and punctual * Able to follow a structured curriculum while making it feel fun and natural * Receptive to coaching and able to implement feedback * Passionate about children, education, brain health, mental wellness, or social\-emotional development Great Backgrounds for This Role We especially encourage applicants with experience or education in: **Elementary Education** Education **Child Development** Psychology **Counseling** Marriage \& Family Therapy **Social Work** Behavioral Science **Neuroscience** Teachers, substitute teachers, instructional aides, paraeducators, coaches, youth\-program leaders, and college students pursuing careers working with children are encouraged to apply. How to Apply Please submit your **resume and a brief introduction or cover letter** sharing your experience working with children, your interest in brain health and social\-emotional learning, and why you think you would be a great Neuro Ninjas facilitator. **Applications may be submitted to:** **info@theneuroninjas.com** **Website:** theneuroninjas.com Pay: $24\.00 \- $40\.00 per hour Expected hours: 2\.0 – 5\.0 per week Benefits: * Flexible schedule Work Location: In person