Griottes Polyglottes Scty is growing! 💛

We are looking for warm, playful, and reliable bilingual facilitators to join our team for our Black History Month workshops in schools!

Through storytelling, Forum Theatre, and improv games, we bring Black history to life, helping students discover inspiring historical figures, explore important conversations about racism and discrimination, and build empathy and confidence through play.

About the role

As an On-Call Workshop Facilitator, you will deliver interactive Black History Month workshops in elementary and secondary schools.

Workshops will be assigned based on your availability and school demand. This is not a full-time position, and hours may vary.

No previous experience working in schools is required! 🎉

You will receive training in our storytelling techniques, Forum Theatre approach, improv games, and workshop structure before leading sessions.

This role is ideal for someone looking for flexible, occasional work who enjoys working with youth, has an interest in Black history and culture, and loves learning through practice.

📅 Workshop schedule

• Black History Month: February 2027

• Training will take place before February 2027

• Workshops will be scheduled during school hours, based on school bookings and facilitator availability

• Additional assignments may be available throughout the school year

🎭 What you'll do

• Bring Black historical figures and their stories to life through interactive storytelling

• Facilitate discussions about Black history, racism, discrimination, and inclusion

• Lead Forum Theatre activities, role-play, and improv games

• Create a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive environment for students

• Collaborate with other facilitators and the GP Scty team

• Adapt activities to different age groups and learning needs

💰 Pay & conditions

• $40/hour

• Minimum of 4 paid hours per contract

• Paid on an on-call, per-contract basis

• Independent contractor position

• Workshops in schools across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island

• Assignments primarily during Black History Month, based on school booking

🎓 Training

• 6–8 hours of paid training

• Training paid at $25/hour

• Learn storytelling, Forum Theatre, improv games, and facilitation techniques

• Includes observation, practice, and feedback sessions

• Training provided before facilitating workshops

🌟 Requirements

• Bilingual in French and English (mandatory)

• Interest in and willingness to learn about Black history, culture, and experiences

• Lived experience or community involvement related to Black history and culture is valued

• Comfortable speaking and performing in front of groups

• Available on weekdays during school hours

• Able to travel to schools across the Lower Mainland

• Willing to obtain the required criminal record check for working with children

• Comfortable working with children and teenagers

• Reliable, curious, adaptable, and open to feedback

Previous experience in storytelling, theatre, improv, education, or youth facilitation is an asset, but not required.

💛 This role is for you if…

• You believe stories can change how we see the world

• You love bringing history to life in creative ways

• You're not afraid to be playful, expressive, and a little silly! 😁

• You value diversity, inclusion, empathy, and cultural awareness

• You enjoy learning and making others shine ✨

🎤 Recruitment process: Show us your storytelling skills!

Because our workshops involve Black history and meaningful conversations about racism and discrimination, we want to see how you connect with an audience.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a short storytelling audition.

Don't worry! You don't need to be a professional storyteller or have previous experience working in schools.

We simply want to discover your ability to:

• Bring a story to life and engage an audience

• Communicate clearly and expressively

• Approach sensitive topics with empathy and respect

• Demonstrate creativity, curiosity, and openness to learning

We're not looking for perfection. We're looking for potential, authenticity, and a willingness to learn! 💛

🌱 Growth opportunities

As Griottes Polyglottes Scty continues to grow, there may be opportunities for:

• More frequent workshops throughout the school year

• Training in additional workshop programs

• Long-term collaboration

• Leadership or mentoring roles within our facilitation team

📩 Interested? Apply here!

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