Program Instructor (21CCLC) - Furness High School

GPCA Overview

Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance (GPCA) is a deeply-embedded neighborhood-based nonprofit agency serving nearly 8,000 children, youth, adults, and families in the Point Breeze section of South Philadelphia. Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance is a multi-purpose social service agency emphasizing education and skill-building while providing early childhood education as an integral function of its mission to serve Point Breeze’s low-income community. Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance has been providing a comprehensive array of services to children and adults in the Point Breeze neighborhood of South Philadelphia for over a century. Services include:

· For young children: Early childhood education

· For school-age and high school youth: Out-of-school time programming (after school and summer camp); and case management for at-risk youth

· For adults: Employment training, parenting education, energy assistance programs, housing counseling programs, and financial literacy; and

· For the community at large: Affordable housing and community economic development

STATUS: Part Time; Non Exempt

Monday through Friday 2:00pm-5:30pm

SUMMARY: 21CCLC Program Instructors will engage youth to plan and implement student-driven, project-based activities that will incorporate relevant academic content and build 21st Century Skills, such as teamwork, collaboration, problem-solving and critical thinking. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking extra experience in education while maintaining a fun, safe, and enriching After School environment.

Responsibilities:

· Engage groups of youth to implement technology-focused project-based learning

· Engage groups of youth to design and implement STEM-focused project-based learning, service-learning, and/or experiential learning projects

· Supervise and mentor youth during recreational, physical, academic, and project-based programs.

· Communicate with parents

· Enforce administration policies and rules governing students

· Participate in team meetings, trainings and professional development opportunities.

· Take attendance regularly for assigned group

· Support the Site Coordinator in maintaining accurate attendance data and reports

Education and Experience

· High school diploma or equivalent required; college preferred

· At least 1 year experience working with youth in an afterschool, day camp, or community program setting

· Familiarity and experience with diverse populations and culture competencies strongly desired

· Experience with Microsoft application (word, power point, excel, one drive).

Qualifications

· Ability to be flexible and think outside of the box

· Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

· Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Physical Demands

Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise youth activities

Additional Application Requirements

· Must be able to pass a Background Records Check prior to working directly with program youth

· Verification of education and work experience for the Position.

· Ability to work on school early dismissal days from 11:30am-5:30pm

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18