Educational Pipeline Program Support Teacher

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 9,600 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life

Retirement

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking an Educational Pipeline Program Support Teacher to assist the Netter Center University Assisted Community Schools team. The role supports high school students in the Educational Pipeline Program, bridging classroom learning with real-world health and science exposure.

Position focuses on mentorship, program coordination, and safety, with opportunities to contribute to curriculum feedback and cross-school collaboration within Penn's West Philadelphia

Qualifications

• Faculty or staff at one of our participating UACS schools: Mastery Shoemaker, Robeson High School, West Philadelphia High School, or Sayre High School.
• 1-3 years of experience working with high school-age students.
• Experience working in 9-12 urban educational settings.
• After-school experience preferred.
• Strong candidates will have experience in facilitating successful youth development programs.
• Must possess a track record of successful collaboration and communication, and be organized, dependable, and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Support high school student recruitment and retention for the fall, spring, and summer iterations of the Educational Pipeline Program.
• Chaperone four fall career exposure events at Penn; travel with and supervise students during spring sessions on the University campus (14 sessions, January-April).
• Help with classroom management during fall and spring sessions.
• Provide feedback about the curriculum and instruction to PennPartners during the spring Educational Pipeline Program.
• Attend meetings as needed with Netter Center staff.
• Report task completion and program updates to the Netter Center's Health Careers Coordinator.
• Ensure high school student engagement by reminding students about upcoming Pipeline sessions and checking in with them periodically over the course of the program.
• Implement proper Netter Center UACS policies and procedures.
• Ensure the safety and awareness of students, including any health and safety protocols required by Penn Medicine while in a hospital setting.
• Capture attendance of students at high school-based sites when applicable.

Skills

Youth development

Facilitation

Program coordination

Job description

Educational Pipeline Program Support Teacher

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach toscholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been consistentlyranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award fromForbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city ofPhiladelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urbancampus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, andrecreational activities. With its historical significance andlandmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety ofatmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play.

Posted Job Title

Educational Pipeline Program Support Teacher

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

Educational Pipeline Program Support Teachers will work as part ofa Netter Center University Assisted Community Schools team tosupport high school students participating in the EducationalPipeline Program.

Job Description

Founded in 1992, the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for CommunityPartnerships is the University's primary vehicle for advancingcivic and community engagement at Penn. It brings together theresources and assets of both the University and the wider communityto help solve universal problems such as poverty, healthinequities, environmental sustainability, and inadequate, unequaleducation as they are manifested in the University's localgeographic area of West Philadelphia and Philadelphia at large. TheNetter Center develops and helps implement democratic, mutuallytransformative, place-based partnerships between Penn and WestPhiladelphia that advance research, teaching, learning, practice,and service and improve the quality of life on campus and in thecommunity. The Netter Center works with and serves as a model forother higher education institutions across the United States andaround the world.

The Netter Center's university-assisted community schools (UACS) isa strategy to educate, engage, empower, and serve all members ofthe community in which the school is located and engage students(K-16+) in real-world, community problem-solving. UACS collaborateswith partners to advance teaching, research learning and service,as well as the civic development oftheir students.

The Educational Pipeline Program (EPP) is a partnership between thePerelman School of Medicine (PSOM) and the Netter Center that worksclosely with the School of Veterinary Medicine, and the VagelosProgram in Life Sciences & Management (LSM) in the School ofArts and Sciences. The program offers year-round health careersactivities for students in grades 9-12 from local West Philadelphiahigh schools, specifically from the University-Assisted CommunitySchools of the Netter Center (Paul Robeson High School, WestPhiladelphia High School, William L. Sayre High School, and MasteryCharter School - Shoemaker Campus). Penn students and facultyprovide mentorship and education for high school students whileexposing them to a variety of careers in medicine, public health,research, business management, and other healthcare-adjacentfields. The program is committed to working with students whoattend public schools in the neighborhoods of West Philadelphiathat surround the university. Fall programming involves mentorshipand health sciences enrichment during the school day, while thespring component operates at the Medical School and the VeterinarySchool as an afterschool program. The Center for Public Health(CPH), a center within the Perelman School of Medicine which servesthe larger university community, offers a summer program thatengages young people in youth-driven public health research.

• Support high school student recruitment and retention for thefall, spring, and summer iterations of the Educational PipelineProgram.
• Chaperone four fall career exposure events at Penn; trave withand supervise students during spring sessions on the Universitycampus (14 sessions, January-April).
• Help with classroom management during fall and springsessions.
• Provide feedback about the curriculum and instruction to PennPartners (inclusive of faculty, staff, and students) during thespring Educational Pipeline Program.
• Attend meetings as needed with Netter Center staff.
• Report task completion and program updates to the NetterCenter's Health Careers Coordinator.
• Ensure high school student engagement by reminding studentsabout upcoming Pipeline sessions and checking in with themperiodically over the course of the program.
• Implement proper Netter Center UACS policies andprocedures.
• Ensure the safety and awareness of students, including anyhealth and safety protocols required by Penn Medicine while in ahospital setting.
• Capture attendance of students at high school-based sites whenapplicable.
• Staff must have or be able to obtain the following clearancesto work with children before starting work: PA Child AbuseCertification, FBI Fingerprinting Report, PA Criminal Record Check,Mandated Reporter Training Certificate, National Sex OffenderRegistry Verification. The Netter Center will pay for theseclearances and assist staff in obtaining if needed.

Qualifications

Faculty or staff at one of our participatingUACS schools: Mastery Shoemaker, Robeson High School, WestPhiladelphia High School, or Sayre High School. 1-3 years ofexperience working with high school-age students. Experienceworking in 9-12 urban educational settings. After-school experiencepreferred. Strong candidates will have experience in facilitatingsuccessful youth development programs. Must possess a track recordof successful collaboration and communication, and be organized,dependable, and flexible.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range

$7.25 - $30.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to therequirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical,prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurancebenefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACAguidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state, or local law.