Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas·Dallas, Texas
Facilitate high-quality, girl-led programs for K-12 students at school and community partner sites. Build professional relationships with staff and caregivers while managing administrative tasks and program logistics.
The Program Instructor – Community Programs, brings the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to life by facilitating high-quality, relevant, and engaging programs for girls in grades K–12 during school-day (advisory/PE) or after-school hours at designated partner sites. These team members are energetic educators and mentors who use our National Program Portfolio to deliver programming that is girl-led, culturally responsive, and aligned with both Girl Scout outcomes and the priorities of school and community partners.
Program Instructors build strong relationships with girls, teachers, site staff, and caregivers, ensuring that girls are aware of and connected to the full range of Girl Scout opportunities—including camp, the cookie program, STEM experiences, family nights, and community events. They embody empathy, relatability, and consistency—creating spaces where all girls feel seen, supported, and inspired.
Program Facilitation & Experience Delivery
Deliver fun, interactive, and age-appropriate programming aligned with the National Program Portfolio, adapted to the needs of each school or community partner site.
Foster a safe and inclusive environment that promotes Girl Scout values, leadership development, and positive relationships.
Incorporate Girl Scout traditions, cooperative learning, and girl-led activities to deepen engagement and identity as a Girl Scout.
Connect girls and families to broader opportunities including camps, cookie program, STEM Center events, and council-wide initiatives.
Relationship Building & Community Alignment
Build positive, professional relationships with site staff, teachers, caregivers, and girls.
Ensure programming supports both Girl Scout leadership outcomes and the school/community partner's goals for youth development.
Serve as a trusted site representative of GSNETX, communicating needs and successes to your supervisor.
Data, Logistics & Accountability
Accurately complete and submit administrative tasks including attendance, membership and HHS forms, permission slips, evaluations, and surveys.
Ensure supplies are gathered, program kits are maintained, and spaces are prepared and cleaned before and after activities.
Deliver feedback and outcome data to support program evaluation and improvement.
Maintain flexible scheduling to adapt to site needs while meeting attendance and delivery benchmarks.
Organizational Collaboration
Participate in regular team meetings, required training, and council-wide events as assigned.
Mentor girls during the Cookie Program to support goal setting, business skills, and confidence-building.
Support or lead special events, field trips, and take-action projects, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with experience working with youth in educational or community settings. Candidates must be able to travel to various sites and demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Market context
In Texas, classroom teacher roles in early childhood settings are often driven by steady demand for qualified educators who can meet licensing and safety requirements. This role is competitive because employers look for a CDA for infants/toddlers or an early childhood-related associate or bachelor’s degree, plus a positive, energetic approach and clean background checks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your credential matches the age group before applying.