Lead Teacher Needed: Fishtown After School (Arts-Based) $500 Bonus Available

PlayArts: Lead After School Program Teacher (Part-Time)

Location: Fishtown, Philadelphia (Reliable commute required! Onsite Work)

Compensation: $20 - $22.00/hour + $500 Hiring Stipend! (Paid time off & clearance reimbursement also included)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children through arts-based learning? Join PlayArts in Northeast Philadelphia as a Lead After School Program Teacher and inspire creativity in a supportive and inclusive work environment! We provide engaging arts and enrichment programming that fosters growth and imagination after school.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement dynamic arts activities across various disciplines, including theater, music, dance, visual arts, and STEAM.
• Support positive classroom management and foster a safe, inclusive learning environment for all children.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to plan and execute engaging programming.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of all participants during program hours.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM (through June 2026).
• Weekly team meetings on Mondays, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
• Guaranteed 20-25 hours per week.
• Additional hours may be available for camp programming during school breaks and summer.
• MUST be able to reliably commute to/from our Fishtown location.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience: 2+ years (2,500 hours) of prior childcare experience required. This can include nannying, babysitting, tutoring, coaching, or camp counseling – meeting OCDEL mandates for our teachers.
• Education: BA in Education or a related field is preferred. An Associate's degree or relevant experience is also considered.
• Without an education-related degree, the following OCDEL-mandated credits and experience are 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.
• Strong classroom management skills are essential.

Must obtain NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) clearance and all other required state/federal clearances and background checks prior to the start date.

Join our team and help us build a vibrant community through the arts!