PT Teacher

Jordan Family Learning Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Jordan Family Learning Center in Philadelphia invites a part-time teacher to support or lead classroom programming, maintain ratios, and provide warm supervision.

The role involves implementing daily activities under direction, documenting progress, partnering with families, and adhering to childcare clearances. Candidates should meet PA qualifications, be 18+, and bring reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid if needed.

Qualifications

• Meet PA qualifications for the classroom level assigned.
• 18+ and able to obtain child-care clearances before unsupervised duty.
• Experience with early childhood or school-age groups preferred.
• Reliable part-time availability aligned to operating hours.
• CPR/First Aid preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Strong teamwork, punctuality, and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily program under lead/Director direction.
• Maintain staff-to-child ratios and active supervision at all times.
• Guide children with positive, age-appropriate methods.
• Complete required documentation and Procare updates as assigned.
• Partner with families using professional, warm communication boundaries.
• Escalate safety, health, ratio, or conduct concerns promptly.

Skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Professional conduct

Communication

Education

PA classroom qualifications

Job description

About JFLC

At Jordan Family Learning Center, part-time teachers step into real classroom ownership for the shifts they work — safe routines, warm guidance, and reliable handoffs with the lead team.

Role

Part-Time Teacher. You support or lead classroom programming as assigned (assistant group supervisor / teacher lane), keeping ratios and active supervision tight while children learn and play.

What you will do

• Implement daily program under lead / Director direction
• Maintain staff-to-child ratios and active supervision at all times
• Guide children with positive, age-appropriate methods
• Complete required documentation and Procare updates as assigned
• Partner with families using professional, warm communication boundaries
• Escalate safety, health, ratio, or conduct concerns promptly

Requirements

• Meet PA qualifications for the classroom level assigned (assistant group supervisor or equivalent path as determined at hire)
• Typically 18+ and able to complete all child-care clearances before unsupervised duty
• Experience with early childhood or school-age groups preferred
• Reliable part-time availability aligned to JFLC operating hours
• CPR / First Aid preferred or willingness to obtain as required
• Strong teamwork, punctuality, and professional conduct

Schedule

Part-time; shifts vary by enrollment and coverage. Always-hiring for strong PT teachers.

Compensation

$16–20 per hour.

Clearances and onboarding (Staff Handbook v2.0)

Staff may not begin or continue child-care duties without required records for the role. Pennsylvania child-care background requirements may include Childcare Employee Listing, FBI fingerprinting, National Sex Offender Registry check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification, Pennsylvania State Police criminal history, and out-of-state checks when applicable. Clearances generally renew every 60 months or sooner when required. A provisionally hired person, when allowed by law, may not be alone with children and must stay in the immediate vicinity of a permanently qualified staff person until clearances are complete. Health assessment / TB screening, handbook acknowledgment, orientation, and role training are required as assigned. Mandated reporter duties apply.

JFLC is an equal opportunity employer. We hire without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status.