Program Facilitator

Position Type: Part-time

Hours: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM with the occasional daytime training 

Location: In-person–must be able to commute to the Lower East Side

Salary: $30/hour

Reports to: Program Lead

Anticipated Start Date: April 2026

About the Organization

Cobblestone’s mission is to provide opportunities for youth to thrive by partnering with communities to create inclusive spaces and play-based programs for neurodivergent youth and those who support them. To achieve this mission, Cobblestone partners with community-based after-school programs to provide truly inclusive programming, accessible spaces, trained staff, and family support. Cobblestone believes that play is important, all brains are amazing, and the only limitation is imagination. 

About the Role

Cobblestone's after-school program for elementary-aged youth launched this past January at our partner site on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. We’re looking to bring on a part-time program facilitator to work in-person with youth at this site. The program facilitator specializes in working with youth who most benefit from our play-based, inclusive approach. This position is an exciting opportunity for passionate professionals who wish to broaden their knowledge of play-based practice and working with youth of every ability. This is a community-facing role with significant growth potential. Cobblestone is a newly established organization seeking the right individuals to help shape its future. 

Program Facilitator Roles and Responsibilities

• Use play-based approaches to work with youth in the program

• Support Program Lead in delivering the curriculum 

• Support youth having big emotions and coregulate with them

• Maintain a safe classroom environment

• Collaborate with community partners and after-school staff to support more inclusive programming and a cooperative environment

• Keep track of program attendance

• Serve as a member of the program evaluation team 

• Serve as a knowledge base for community partner staff 

Required Qualifications

• Passion for working with neurodivergent youth

• Experience working with elementary-age youth

• Understanding of positive youth development 

• Desire to commit to play-based, non-punitive methods for youth work

• Experience working collaboratively

• Comfort around children and adults from all backgrounds and abilities

• Must be 18 or older

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with neurodivergent youth and/or youth with disabilities

• Spanish-speaking is a significant plus

• Experience in the field and a desire to learn are deeply valued and considered along with formal educational markers

Physical Considerations:

• Must be able to actively play and engage with young people in run-around and floor-based games

To Apply: send a resume and cover letter to Michelle@cobblestonekids.org

For any questions on upcoming employment or volunteer opportunities, email: Michelle@cobblestonekids.org