Benefits:
- Free food & snacks
- Training & development
Overview
Captivate Perspectives Corporation, a Washington, DC-based professional development and workforce training organization, is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Financial Educator to support youth ages 18-24. The Financial Educator will deliver an engaging, standards-aligned financial literacy education to youth participants.
The Financial Educator will design and deliver interactive, culturally responsive financial literacy workshops and lessons that equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed financial decisions. This position plays a critical role in helping participants understand budgeting, banking, saving, investing, credit, entrepreneurship, and the foundations of building long-term wealth.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction and Curriculum Delivery
• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging financial literacy lessons for youth participants in a workshop or
classroom-style setting.
• Adapt curriculum content to meet the learning needs, cultural backgrounds, and financial experiences of
diverse youth audiences.
• Incorporate interactive activities, real-world scenarios, games, and technology-based tools to reinforce
financial concepts.
• Cover core financial literacy topics including budgeting, banking, saving, credit, debt management, investing,
entrepreneurship, and career earnings.
• Connect financial concepts to participants' experience, including paycheck literacy, taxes, and direct deposit.
Program Support and Administration
• Maintain accurate attendance records and submit required documentation to program administration on time.
• Monitor participant engagement and learning progress; adjust instructional strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with Captivate program staff to ensure alignment between financial education and broader
program goals.
• Participate in pre-program orientation, staff meetings, and required training sessions.
• Assist with pre- and post-assessments to measure participant knowledge growth.
Professional Conduct and Community Engagement
• Model professional behavior and serve as a positive role model for youth participants.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with youth that encourage open dialogue about money and financial
futures.
• Communicate effectively with program coordinators, site supervisors, and partner organizations.
• Represent Captivate Perspectives Corporation with professionalism at all program sites and events.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in financial literacy instruction, youth education, workforce development, or financial services.
• Demonstrated ability to teach or present financial concepts in clear, accessible, and engaging ways for youth audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule aligned to program operations, including daytime hours during the program period.
• Commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and the transformative power of financial education.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with youth in DC public schools, summer employment programs, or community-based organizations.
• Familiarity with the MBSYEP program structure or DC youth workforce development landscape.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive and trauma-informed teaching practices.
• Experience using digital tools, financial apps, or simulation-based platforms in instruction.
Captivate Perspectives Corporation, a Washington, DC-based professional development and workforce training organization, is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Financial Educator to support youth ages 18-24. The Financial Educator will deliver an engaging, standards-aligned financial literacy education to youth participants.
The Financial Educator will design and deliver interactive, culturally responsive financial literacy workshops and lessons that equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed financial decisions. This position plays a critical role in helping participants understand budgeting, banking, saving, investing, credit, entrepreneurship, and the foundations of building long-term wealth.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction and Curriculum Delivery
• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging financial literacy lessons for youth participants in a workshop or
classroom-style setting.
• Adapt curriculum content to meet the learning needs, cultural backgrounds, and financial experiences of
diverse youth audiences.
• Incorporate interactive activities, real-world scenarios, games, and technology-based tools to reinforce
financial concepts.
• Cover core financial literacy topics including budgeting, banking, saving, credit, debt management, investing,
entrepreneurship, and career earnings.
• Connect financial concepts to participants' experience, including paycheck literacy, taxes, and direct deposit.
Program Support and Administration
• Maintain accurate attendance records and submit required documentation to program administration on time.
• Monitor participant engagement and learning progress; adjust instructional strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with Captivate program staff to ensure alignment between financial education and broader
program goals.
• Participate in pre-program orientation, staff meetings, and required training sessions.
• Assist with pre- and post-assessments to measure participant knowledge growth.
Professional Conduct and Community Engagement
• Model professional behavior and serve as a positive role model for youth participants.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with youth that encourage open dialogue about money and financial
futures.
• Communicate effectively with program coordinators, site supervisors, and partner organizations.
• Represent Captivate Perspectives Corporation with professionalism at all program sites and events.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in financial literacy instruction, youth education, workforce development, or financial services.
• Demonstrated ability to teach or present financial concepts in clear, accessible, and engaging ways for youth audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule aligned to program operations, including daytime hours during the program period.
• Commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and the transformative power of financial education.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with youth in DC public schools, summer employment programs, or community-based organizations.
• Familiarity with the MBSYEP program structure or DC youth workforce development landscape.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive and trauma-informed teaching practices.
• Experience using digital tools, financial apps, or simulation-based platforms in instruction.
Compensation: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
Captivate Perspectives is a minority-owned firm working to support government, non-profit, community groups and business and industry to meet and exceed their measurable goals. Captivate Perspectives provides high quality talents and services to support organizations in achieving maximum and positive results. We bring deep functional expertise in the capacity of advising, program implementation, turnaround, or transformation. Captivate captures value across boundaries to achieve measurable gains for organizations.
Dr. Tony D. Johnson serves as President and Chief Executive Officer for the firm. He brings over 20 years of experience in education, nonprofit, government and business experience to lead Captivate Perspectives. Dr. Johnson holds a Doctor of Education degree from Florida State University and is committed to improving the lives of everyone through supportive services, collaboration and teamwork.
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