PT After-School Site Assistant

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Philadelphia is seeking a Part-Time After-School Site Assistant to facilitate enrichment programming for elementary students. The role involves supporting daily activities, tutoring, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and some experience in an out-of-school time setting. Flexible hours approximately 15 hours a week, focusing on academic and social-emotional enrichment for K-3rd graders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; some college preferred.
• At least 6 months professional work experience in an OST environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Coordinator in supervising daily programming.
• Facilitate tutoring and curriculum in STEM and literacy.
• Organize materials and compile attendance reports.

Skills

Interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Creativity and positive energy

Ability to assess needs

Collaboration skills

Facilitation with Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Some college credit in education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams)

Canva

Job description

United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Temple University's College of Education

Part Time After-School Site Assistant

Salary Grade: T21

Position Summary

The Part-Time After-school Site Assistant will work alongside the After-School Site Coordinator to facilitate enrichment programming for elementary students across the grandfamilies and kinship programming housed at CREATE (Center for Reimagining Excellence, Access, and Transformation in Education) at the College of Education and Human Development at Temple University. Programs in this portfolio include Grandma's Kids and Guiding Generations.

Grandma's Kids is an after-school program that serves children in kinship care, single parent homes, and at-risk students. The program provides academic and social-emotional enrichment to K-3rd graders in elementary schools within the School District of Philadelphia, specifically in the North Philadelphia section of the city. The goal of Grandma's Kids program is to promote student growth via homework and academic support and provide a positive social-emotional learning environment for students to increase academic success, provide a safe and nurturing environment, and promote prosocial behavior.

Guiding Generations, aka Project GG, is an intergenerational learning program that supports grandfamilies and kinship caregivers in North Philadelphia. Guiding Generations offers high quality caregiver support, youth enrichment, and intergenerational connection, through educational empowerment services for both the grandparent and their children. The Part-Time Site Assistant will support in leading the child-based classroom.

The Part-Time After-school Site Assistant will support the Site Coordinator on a team with other Temple student staff and volunteers, to supervise the daily programming at their site. The Site Assistant will help facilitate a safe and educational learning environment by running homework tutoring and daily curriculum in the areas of STEM, literacy, social-emotional learning, and indoor play. The Site Assistant will support the Site Coordinator in developing and facilitating daily activities, organizing materials, compiling attendance and other reports, and responding to student behaviors and concerns. The Site Assistant will report directly to the Assistant Director of Family Based Services.

After-school programming operates following the School District of Philadelphia's calendar and does not include early dismissal days, school closings, holidays, etc. The position is part-time for approximately 15hrs/wk. The work schedule includes Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:30-5:30pm and every other Saturday. Schedule can vary as needed.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma, some college credit in education, social work, or related field in the humanities preferred. At least 6 months professional work experience in an OST environment.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Commitment to and belief in all families' ability to succeed and thrive.
• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with creative and positive energy for working with families and youth.
• Ability to assess individual's needs and adjust program strategy when necessary
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to travel to school sites and perform required duties

Facilitation with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Teams, etc. for document creation and participant data tracking; and Canva

Required Background Checks & Clearances

• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Ritter Annex

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