After School Program Teacher
After School Program Teacher
Friends Select School is seeking a number of part-time After School Program (ASP) teachers to care for and supervise those students in our After School Program during the 2024-25 school year. The program's focus is on Pre-K-5th grade and is organized in a classroom-based manner. Ideal candidates will be reliable, and flexible, and will bring their own unique interests into those classrooms with engaging, age-appropriate activities. Whether it is knitting, theater, painting, music/film production, gaming, or coding we are looking for creative individuals to staff our program. Individuals with a current lifeguard certification are also needed. This is a part-time position with hours from 2:30-6 PM Monday through Friday, as well as full-day coverage during school vacations/closings. All ASP teachers will be required to attend an orientation during mid-August. Interested individuals will also have the opportunity to apply for additional hours through substitute teaching.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide consistent leadership and care to one's assigned 'homeroom'
Create innovative, engaging, and age-appropriate activities for the students
Adhere to set schedule and program guidelines
Present professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard that supports the Friends Select mission and community guidelines
Follow the school's health and safety guidelines
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
Experience working directly with school age children
Classroom management experience
Comfort working on Zoom and Google Workspace platforms
Required Training and Certifications:
Successful completion of state requirements, including but not limited to the following clearances: PA State Criminal Background Check, FBI Fingerprint Check, and PA Child Abuse Clearance
Willingness to complete various online trainings, as required by the school
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Joe Hardy, Director of Continuing Programs, via the school's website: https://www.friends-select.org/about/employment-opportunities
Friends Select School is a co-educational, pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, college preparatory, independent school located in Center City Philadelphia, serving over 600 students As a Quaker school committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, FSS actively seeks and warmly welcomes applicants from diverse and underrepresented populations. Friends Select School provides programs and services and equal opportunity in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, employment and the selection of its governing board without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status.