K-8 Summer Assistant Teacher at Project Home – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pay Range: $17.70/hr

This position is located at the Honickman Learning Center,1936 N Judson St, Philadelphia, PA 19121.
Hours will be Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Job Summary: Assists and provides classroom support during the K-8 summer camp and supervision of children during summer camp trips. Supports student learning and engagement in academic and life skills enrichment in a state-of-the-art, high quality center. Summer camp schedule is Monday - Friday 8am-4pm, for six weeks throughout July and August. Orientation is scheduled for June.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and nurture a welcoming, supportive and cooperative relationship with children, parents and staff
• Assist Lead Teacher in daily implementation of lesson plans and classroom activities, including working
• with children one-on-one or in small groups
• Plan and/or implement lessons and activities in the Lead Teacher's absence
• Assist Lead Teacher with the maintenance of an orderly classroom
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of mealtimes and water play activities
• Supervise students on field trips
• Participate in required professional development programs and staff meetings

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job. Management may, at its sole discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Experience:

• High school diploma with at least two years of verified childcare experience (can include volunteering and tutoring) • Awareness of developmental needs of elementary school students
• Good communication skills

Preferred Experience:

• College credits or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services or other related fields with at least 1 year of childcare experience
• Experience planning lessons and activities for elementary aged students
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Core Skills:

• Ability to prioritize tasks well
  
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff, students and parents. Stays calm under pressure.
  
  

Requirements for Hire:

• Clearances: FBI Criminal History, PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse, National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Verification. Out-of-State clearances required for applicants who resided outside of Pennsylvania in the last five (5) years
  
• Completed Childcare Verification Form to verify prior childcare experienc
  
• Proof of Education (diploma and/or transcripts)
• Physical health assessment with negative TB test

These requirements are mandated by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) before working with children and do not include all Project HOME requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: ACTIVE WORK INVOLVED IN THE CARE OF CHILDREN. INCLUDES WALKING, CLIMBING STAIRS, KNEELING, AND DRIVING (IF APPLICABLE). EXERTING UP TO 10 POUNDS OF FORCE OCCASIONALLY AND/OR NEGLIGIBLE AMOUNT OF FORCE TO LIFT, CARRY, PUSH, PULL OR OTHERWISE MOVE OBJECTS. REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO OPERATE STANDARD OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND KEYBOARDS. MUST BE ABLE TO WALK SHORT DISTANCES (1 MILE OR LESS).

Project HOME provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Project HOME prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.