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 seeking an enthusiastic and creative Part-Time Assistant Group Supervisor that's responsible for assisting with crafting a culture of creativity and innovation for middle school students; implementing and coordinating daily activities under the guidance of the Site Coordinator within PYN's newly awarded 21st Century Program.
Pay Rate: $17.00hr
Hours: Up to 15hrs a week
The Assistant Group Supervisor 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
Job Requirements:
Must be able to travel
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
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.
What you'll do:
Assist Site Director to coordinate Project Based learning, STEAM integration, Literacy, Career Awareness, and social emotional learning activities for OST youth curriculum.
Encourage creativity and self-expression in students through art projects and assignments, fostering students' creativity through all forms of art.
Ensure appropriate projects, programs are developed and executed that utilize resources, follow policy and procedures, and meet the expectations of Key Performance Indicators for the contract.
Manage opportunities for students to experience STEAM, Literacy, and Career Preparation in different ways and modes.
Assist in developing Lesson Plans that align to contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Assist Site Director with community outreach, recruitment, and retention of children, youth, and adults to participate in all OST related activities.
Assist Site Director in creating and facilitating professional development opportunities for 21st CCLC staff.
Attend all grant management meetings and professional development as required
Promote the OST & Youth Programs and activities at the school-based location.
Provide programming for students after the conclusion of the academic day until 5:30 PM
Ensure all health and safety protocols are followed.
Assist with outreach to parents to ensure regular attendance.
Assist Site Coordinator in collaborating with the school to identify ways the OST provider can contribute to meeting school objectives (e.g., school report card targets, school improvement action plan goals).
As needed, support with conflict resolution and problem solving for students.
Utilize youth development expertise and content to support implementation of enrichment activities in the afternoon.
Assist with Childcare Licensing Processes.
Education, Experience & Skills:
High School Diploma with four years' experience preferred; two years' experience required.
Experience with creative arts such as dance, fashion, painting, music, drawing and others a plus
Experience teaching groups of youth in a classroom and classroom management skills
Proven ability to design and facilitate curriculum
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 daily
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
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
