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After School (Arts-Based) Program (in Fishtown) Teachers Needed

Pay Type:

Hourly Rate

Job Status:

Part Time

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:

$19.50

Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:

$22.00

PlayArts

PlayArts: After School Program Staff (Part-Time)

Must be able to reliably commute to the Fishtown area of Philadelphia!

Make a difference in the lives of children through arts-based learning! Join PlayArts in Northeast Philadelphia to provide engaging arts and enrichment programming to children after school, fostering creativity in a supportive and inclusive work environment!

Responsibilities: Implement art activities (theater, music, dance, visual arts, STEAM, etc.), support classroom management, and collaborate with colleagues to create a positive and safe learning environment.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:00-6:30 PM (mid-August-June). Weekly meetings Mondays 1:30-3:00pm. Training the week of August 18 - August 23 to prepare for the 2024-25 school year. 18-22 hours/week. Additional hours available for camp programming. Must reliably commute to/from Fishtown.

Arts or Education degrees preferred. Without an education-related degree, the following credits and experience is required:

(1) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.
(2) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in § 3270.31(c) (relating to age and training).
(3) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
(4) A high school diploma or a general education development certificate and completion of a post-secondary training curriculum described in § 3270.31(c).
(5) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children (babysitting, camp counseling) or teaching experience is required.

Qualifications:

2+ years of childcare experience required.
BA in Education or related field preferred; Associate's degree or relevant experience also considered. See above for credit hours and degree information
Classroom management skills.
Must obtain required clearances/background checks prior to start.Pay & Benefits: $19.50 - $22.00/hour + paid time off.

To Apply

To Apply:
Email your Interest Letter, resume and THREE reference contacts (name, email/phone, and title) schoolageprograms@playartsphilly.com.

PlayArts is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status.