After School Arts Program Teaching Assistant

After School Arts Program 2021 - Assistant Teacher - $13/hr 

Portside is seeking creative individuals to work with us this school year! As the assistant teacher you will work alongside one of our lead art teachers which will give you valuable classroom and teaching experience. Portside is looking for someone who has a strong work ethic, who has a love for teaching and who is confident in their abilities. 

Portside is a 501c3 non-profit community art center located in the Fishtown/Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia.  Portside provides a creative and nurturing environment that empowers the artists of tomorrow and creates lifelong patrons of the arts. Through dynamic visual arts programming, we encourage students to be globally-minded citizens and fearless artists.

Portside is seeking Teaching Assistants to work with our minnows classroom (grades Pre-K and Kindergarten), our Sharks classroom (grades 1 and 2), and our Pirates classroom (grades 3, 4 and 5).  Portside’s After School Arts Program. The Portside’s After School Arts Program introduces children to the fundamentals of arts education through a hands-on visual arts curriculum. The program incorporates components of socialization and homework assistance with a large dose of play. Our kids are fun, creative, thoughtful and excited to be at our center.  

We are seeking assistants to work part-time for the duration of the Philadelphia Public School's 2021-2022 academic year. Assistants should be available to work variable schedules Monday - Friday, between the hours of 2:30 and 6:00 PM. 

​Responsibilities :

Assisting bus driver in picking up students from school

Assisting with lesson prep and clean up

Assisting children with their homework and art projects

Supervising children in a variety of settings

Assisting with end-of-day parent pickup

Helping ensure children are on-task and meeting behavioral expectations

Requirements:

Must have experience working with children or in a classroom environment

Must be over 18 years of age

Background in visual arts or education is a plus

Must have a strong desire to work with children

Must be a happy, organized and self motivated person

Must have or acquire a child abuse clearance & criminal background check

STARTING PAY: $13/hour

 

 

The work of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is made possible through the generous support of committed individuals and institutions.