Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas·Tyler, Texas
The Program Instructor facilitates engaging, age-appropriate Girl Scout programming at various school sites to support leadership development. They also manage administrative tasks, maintain program supplies, and build strong relationships with students, staff, and caregivers.
The Program Instructor brings the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to life by facilitating high-quality, relevant, and engaging programs for girls in grades K-12th during school-day 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.
In-School Facilitators 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 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 special events, field trips, and take-action projects, including occasional evenings and weekends.
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Experience working with children or youth in educational or community settings.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; ability to relate to girls from a wide range of backgrounds.
Ability to travel to program sites across the council footprint.
Strong communication and organization skills; detail-oriented and dependable.
· Up to 29 hours per week
Qualifications: Preferred:
· High school diploma or equivalent required; some college or youth development experience preferred.
· Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required.
Candidates must have experience working with youth in educational or community settings and possess strong organizational and communication skills. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and the ability to travel to various program sites is essential.
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.