Afterschool Program Aide

Description

If you’re a passionate individual that enjoys working with youth, cultivating fun experiences, and making a positive impact then come check us out!

Philadelphia Youth Network is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Part-Time After School Program Aide that’s responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of youth activities for middle schoolers.

Pay Rate: $17.00hr

Hours: up to 15 hours a week

The Program Aide will work in one of the following Middle Schools:

• Thomas K Finletter Middle School
• Baldi Middle School
• Aloysius Fitzpatrick Middle School
• Harding Middle School

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to travel
• Must want to work with school age children
• Must be able to attend occasional weekend and/or evening trainings
• Must be able to complete and pass physical examination
• Must be able to attend and complete CPR 1st Aide training
• Must be able to successfully pass background checks (PA State Criminal, PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse, U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender Registry, and F.B.I. fingerprinting)
• Multilingual a plus, specifically, English, French (Creole), Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew, and Uzbek
• Experience with creative arts such as dance, fashion, painting, music, drawing and others a plus

Who is Philadelphia Youth Network?

PYN alleviates poverty by preparing young people to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce. PYN coordinates partners that connect young people to education and employment experiences, equipping them with the skills employers need. As a result, PYN creates a system of services that help young people become successful, creating a diverse local talent pipeline. Learn more at www.pyninc.org.

Employee Company Benefits:

• Accrual of Personal Time Off
• Eligible for PYN’s 13 company paid holidays including Juneteenth, Indigenous Day & Veteran’s Day
• Eligible for PYN’s 403(b) retirement plan after 1,000 hours worked
• Access to PYN’s Corporate discount portal FUNex

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate Project Based learning, STEAM integration, Literacy, Career Awareness, and social emotional learning activities for OST youth curriculum.
• Encourage creativity and self-expression in students through art projects and assignments, fostering students' creativity through all forms of art.
• Assist with opportunities for students to experience STEAM, Literacy, and Career Preparation in different ways and modes.
• Assist Site Director and Assistant Group Supervisor with community outreach, recruitment, and retention of children, youth, and adults to participate in all OST related activities.
• Attend meetings and professional development as required
• Promote the OST & Youth Programs and activities at the school-based location.
• Provide programming for students after the conclusion of the academic day until 5:30 PM
• Ensure all health and safety protocols are followed.
• Assist with outreach to parents to ensure regular attendance.
• As needed, support with conflict resolution and problem solving for students
• Assist with Childcare Licensing Processes

Qualifications

Education, Experience & Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with creative arts such as dance, fashion, painting, music, drawing and others a plus
• Experience teaching groups of youth in a classroom and classroom management skills
• Knowledge of Child Educational Development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal/human relations skills
• Multilingual a plus, specifically, English, French (Creole), Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew, and Uzbek
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge and experience working with minority and underprivileged populations
• Computer proficiency and working knowledge of relevant technology tools
• Ability to communicate effectively and check emails, voicemails, text messages daily
• Ability to represent PYN effectively in a variety of settings and with diverse communities.
• Successfully passing background checks (PA State Criminal, PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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