After-School Lead Teacher & Enrichment Coach

The Philadelphia School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Philadelphia School is seeking an ASEP Lead Teacher to guide an assigned grade group after school hours and collaborate with daytime staff to support student engagement and social-emotional well-being.

You will help coordinate enriching, age-appropriate activities, communicate with families, and ensure health and safety policies are followed, with daily hours 2:00–6:00pm on weekdays and occasional full-day events.

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus 4+ years of experience with children.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field preferred.
• Excellent communication and confidentiality in working with students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the assigned grade group, guiding the teacher(s) supporting that group, including documentation and communication regarding student engagement and behavior.
• Oversee students’ social-emotional support, addressing needs as they arise and escalating to auxiliary admin as appropriate.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the relevant grade level’s day-time teaching team, coordinating on student needs and continuity of care.
• Ensure the well-being of students enrolled in ASEP, in line with program standards.
• Implement and enforce all health and safety policies set forth by the school.
• Oversee attendance and dismissal procedures for the assigned grade group.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs and the broader team to navigate and implement enriching, age-appropriate activities.
• Consistently apply data-informed practices and effective instructional strategies to guide decision-making, while also bringing the teaching team into the discussion.
• Coach team teachers and collaborate with the broader team. Proactively schedule and lead team checkings.
• Attend required professional development (classes, lectures, presentations) and staff meetings.
• Respect and help maintain program space, materials, and other school facilities.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Professional judgment

Confidentiality

Cultural competence

Motivation

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Philadelphia School is seeking an ASEP Lead Teacher to guide an assigned grade group after school hours and collaborate with daytime staff to support student engagement and social-emotional well-being.

You will help coordinate enriching, age-appropriate activities, communicate with families, and ensure health and safety policies are followed, with daily hours 2:00–6:00pm on weekdays and occasional full-day events.