Group Leader – After School Enrichment, Girls Inc.

Posted by Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey on October 10, 2023

Organization Description: Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (GIGPSNJ) is committed to providing opportunities to empower girls and support women by advancing their rights and opportunities through education and advocacy. Our mission is to inspire all girls and young women to be strong, smart, and bold. Reducing the barriers, they face and reforming systems that impede their success is fundamental to our mission. In partnership with schools and at our Girls Inc. center, we focus on the development of the whole girl. We approach this work with an equity lens, focusing on the needs of girls from low-income communities and girls of color, who face multiple, intersectional challenges. We are committed to girl-centered advocacy, informed by the lived experiences of girls in our network, and girl-led advocacy that lifts their voices and empowers them to be change agents in their communities and beyond. The combination of long-lasting mentoring relationships, a pro-girl environment, and research-based programming equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers, and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. GIGPSNJ serves over 2,500 girls annually.

Position Summary:  The Group Leader will plan and implement Project LEAP program activities to assist students in exploring the following concepts: STEAM, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and wellness. Project LEAP is a comprehensive program designed to engage and empower 5th-8th grade students to see themselves as future STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) leaders. Project LEAP will be offered in partnership with and funded by a grant from the School District of Philadelphia.

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