If you're a passionate individual that enjoys working with youth, cultivating fun experiences, and making a positive impact then come check us out!
Philadelphia Youth Network is currently looking for a highly motivated and experienced Part-Time Site Coordinator that will skillfully manage intricate details of our initiatives and oversee the day-to-day operations at the program site. The core mission of this role is to create a vibrant environment that seamlessly integrates leadership development, creativity skills, essential life skills, service learning, and cutting-edge technology education for the youth.
Pay Rate: $21.00hr
Hours: Up to 15hrs a week
The Site Coordinator will work in one of the following Middle Schools:
Thomas K Finletter Middle School
Baldi Middle School
Aloysius Fitzpatrick Middle School
Harding Middle School
Employee Company Benefits:
Accrual of Personal Time Off
Eligible for PYN's 13 company paid holidays including Juneteenth, Indigenous Day & Veteran's Day
Eligible for PYN's 403(b) retirement plan after 1,000 hours worked
Access to PYN's Corporate discount portal FUNex
Who is Philadelphia Youth Network?
PYN alleviates poverty by preparing young people to succeed in tomorrow's workforce. PYN coordinates partners that connect young people to education and employment experiences, equipping them with the skills employers need. As a result, PYN creates a system of services that help young people become successful, creating a diverse local talent pipeline. Learn more at www.pyninc.org.
Job Requirements:
Must be able to travel 25% of the time
Must have two years or more experience working with children
Must be able to attend occasional weekend and/or evening trainings
Must be able to complete and pass physical examination
Must be able to attend and complete CPR 1st Aide training
Must be able to successfully pass background checks (PA State Criminal, PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse, U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender Registry, and F.B.I. fingerprinting)
Multilingual a plus, specifically, English, French (Creole), Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew, and Uzbek
Experience with creative arts such as dance, fashion, painting, music, drawing and others a plus
What you'll do:
Oversee daily operations of the OST Program at the school location
Ensure best practice standards are incorporated into Literacy and Career Preparation Curriculum for youth
Provide leadership and assistance to program staff, community organizing activities and events
Facilitate partnerships with appropriate public and private agencies that provide services to students and families
Establish and maintain communication with school personnel and parents about students' learning and social emotional learning needs
Ensure compliance with PYN policies and 21st CCLC requirements
Collaborate on program schedules and curriculum development
Fulfill reporting requirements and attend essential trainings
Required Skills & Experience:
Associate degree with four years of relevant experience, CDA preferred or High School Diploma with 8 years experience
Three years of experience working with children and/or adolescents, particularly underserved populations
Professional experience supervising a team of two or more
Experience teaching groups of youth in a classroom and classroom management skills
Proven ability to design and facilitate curriculum
Ability to coordinate, manage and maintain confidential participant files in an order in accordance with program requirements
Knowledge of Child Educational Development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal/human relations skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team- Knowledge and experience working with minority and underprivileged populations
Computer proficiency and working knowledge of relevant technology tools
Ability to communicate effectively and check emails, voicemails, text messages on a daily basis
Ability to represent PYN effectively in a variety of settings and with diverse communities.
Successfully passing background checks (PA State Criminal, PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse, U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender Registry, and F.B.I. fingerprinting)
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
