Afterschool Lead Teacher

Longwood University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

Travel reimbursement

No health insurance benefits

Job summary

Providence Center seeks an After School Program Lead Teacher to manage a classroom of 12-15 students in grades K-8 and mentor teen leaders from local high schools.

You will plan and supervise engaging activities, coordinate with volunteers, and support social, emotional and academic growth in a dynamic after-school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 30 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or related field (or 600 hours post-secondary training).
• High school diploma or GED plus 15 credits in related field and 1 calendar year of experience with children.
• High school diploma or GED plus 2 calendar years of experience with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, supportive educational environment for children and youth.
• Supervise children during pickup, snacks, homework, activities and field trips.
• Submit weekly lesson plans focusing on social and emotional learning, literacy and project-based learning.
• Coach Teen Leaders to support student development in the classroom.
• Coordinate with Teen Leaders and volunteers to observe progress and provide support.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership/mentoring

Education

HS diploma + 30 credits in related field

HS diploma + 15 credits + 1 year experience

HS diploma + 2 years experience

Job description

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Job Description: After School Program Lead Teacher

Reports To: Director of Operations and Compliance

Compensation: $18.50/hr

Job Overview

At Providence Center's Power After-School Program, children in grades K-8 build resiliency, learn to make safe and positive choices, and strengthen their motivation and skills to achieve personal goals under the supervision of caring staff. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for a classroom of 12-15 children grades K-8. As a dual youth program, our young children are tutored and mentored by paid Teen Leaders from local high schools. Lead Teachers play a large role in coaching/mentoring the teen leaders and volunteers who mentor the children; delegating tasks and helping develop communication, teamwork and leadership skills.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a safe, supportive educational environment for children and youth.
• Supervise children during school pick up, snack, homework time, group activities and field trips
• Submit weekly lesson plans to the director focusing primarily on social and emotional learning, literacy building skills, and project-based learning.
• Coach Teen Leaders who assist in after school classroom to build social, emotional and academic skills
• Coordinate with Teen Leaders and volunteers in the classroom to observe and support student progress.
• Provide opportunities for Teen Leaders to have a leadership role in daily activities.
• Participates in Providence Center staff meetings and professional development.
• Use materials, activities, and affirmative feedback consistent with the mission, values, and framework of the after-school program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

A Lead Teacher shall have attained one of the following qualification levels:

• (1)A high school diploma or a general educational development (GED) certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field OR 600 or more hours of a post-secondary training related to child development or education
• (2)A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 calendar year of experience with children.
• (3)A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 calendar years of experience with children.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (strongly preferred)
• Be able to report to site by 3pm (Monday-Friday)
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Familiarity with issues related to inner city children and youth, specifically in education.
• Ability to foster a fun and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Strong knowledge of child behavior and learning patterns.
• Ability to work with children and remain friendly, calm, and patient.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children, staff, families, and other community members.
• Works sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Commitment to Providence Center mission, program philosophies, and approach to youth empowerment programming.

• Sick leave- Accrue 1 hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked (per Philadelphia paid sick leave law)
• Reimbursement for any work-related travel outside of Providence Center.
• This position is not eligible for health insurance.