About the job
Educator Facilitators / Co-Facilitators (Short-Term, Event-Based)
Location: Washington, DC · Arlington, VA · Montgomery County, MD
Positions Available: 2–3
Dates: October 25 – November 7, 2026
Compensation: $100–$150 per completed workshop assignment
About the Opportunity
TAFT Foundation is seeking 2–3 experienced educators to support four upcoming 90-minute Youth Leadership & Career Workshops across the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Workshop Theme: Developing Talents in Yourself and Others
These interactive workshops will help high school students explore career interests, develop leadership skills, recognize their own talents, and learn how to support the growth of others.
Facilitators will guide or support small-group activities, student discussions, and reflection. TAFT Foundation will provide the workshop design, materials, and a brief orientation in advance.
Workshop Schedule
1. Sunday, October 25, 2026 — Arlington, Virginia
Arlington Central Library
Workshop: 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
2. Saturday, October 31, 2026 — Washington, DC
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Workshop: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
3. Sunday, November 1, 2026 — Arlington, Virginia
Arlington Central Library
Workshop: 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
4. Saturday, November 7, 2026 — Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg Regional Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Workshop: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
The Youth Leadership and Career Workshops are not sponsored by the public libraries.
Applicants may indicate availability for one or more workshops. Each assignment requires approximately two hours on-site, including pre-session coordination, workshop delivery, and brief post-session feedback. Exact reporting times will be confirmed in advance.
Key Responsibilities
- Review TAFT-provided workshop materials and participate in a brief orientation.
- Lead, co-lead, or support assigned workshop activities.
- Facilitate student discussions, interactive exercises, and small-group reflection.
- Encourage student participation and engagement.
- Follow applicable youth-safeguarding and host-library requirements.
- Provide brief feedback after each workshop.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or a related field.
- Experience working with K–12 students in education, mentoring, counseling, or youth development.
- Strong communication and small-group facilitation skills.
- Ability to meet applicable youth-safety and screening requirements.
Preferred Background
Current or former K–12 teachers and other school-based educators are especially encouraged to apply. Experience in gifted education, mentoring, talent development, leadership development, or career education is a plus.
Compensation & Commitment
This is a short-term, event-based opportunity with a fixed fee per completed workshop assignment:
- Lead / Co-Lead Facilitator: $125 per workshop
- Supporting Facilitator: $100 per workshop
Each assignment involves approximately two hours on-site. The fixed fee includes ordinary preparation, a brief orientation, workshop facilitation, and post-session feedback.
Any material extension of the agreed service duration or change in compensation will be confirmed in writing.
Payment will be made within 15 calendar days after satisfactory completion of each assignment, subject to required tax and payment documentation.
Additional opportunities may become available through TAFT Foundation’s longer-term educational programming beginning in 2027.
How to Apply
We welcome applications from educators interested in facilitating our upcoming Youth Leadership and Career Workshops.
Applicants may choose either of the following two application methods:
Option 1: Apply Online (Recommended)
Complete our online Educator Facilitator Application Form, including your contact information, relevant experience, workshop availability, and resume.
Apply to become an Educator Facilitator for our upcoming Youth Leadership and Career Workshops.
Option 2: Apply by Email
Alternatively, you may email a brief introduction along with your resume or LinkedIn profile to:
Email: dingyajuan@taftfdn.org or dingyajuan@gmail.com
Email Subject: TAFT Workshop Facilitator Application – Your Name
Please indicate which workshop dates you are available to support: October 25, October 31, November 1, and/or November 7, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.
About TAFT Foundation
TAFT Foundation is a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to empowering high-potential students, developing youth leadership, and advancing future educator pathways through research-informed educational programs.
Our Vision: Empowering High-Potential Students. Advancing U.S. Teacher Diversity.