After School Preschool Teacher

After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) - Preschool 3s Teacher

The Philadelphia School (TPS) is seeking candidates for part-time teachers in the After School Enrichment Program (ASEP). We are a Preschool - 8 progressive independent school located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania with an enrollment of 410 students. Since our founding in 1972 The Philadelphia School has grown in size complexity and diversity. This growth has been rooted firmly in the progressive values with which our founders began: immersive learning responsive pedagogy and meaningful engagement with the world. The After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) at TPS provides a wide range of fun and creative theme-based activities for preschool through grade 5 during after-school hours.

Expectations for The Philadelphia School Employees

Support the schools mission vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence collaboration innovation respect commitment to the school accountability and ownership and highest regard for confidentiality and exemplary ethical standards.

Position Summary:

This individual should be committed reliable warm and have experience working with children under 4. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs the ASEP Preschool Teacher will work collaboratively with our ASEP preschool team and the ASEP Lead Coordinator to engage and meet the needs of our youngest group.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the well-being of students enrolled in ASEP while ensuring the schools program standards.
• Implements and enforces all health and safety policies set forth by the school.
• Assists with attendance and dismissal procedures as needed.
• Collaborates with the Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs and the entire team of ASEP Teachers to plan and implement an enriching and fun age-appropriate curriculum.
• Serves to support student engagement and behavior including any necessary documentation and communication with the Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs.
• Attends any required professional development through classes lectures and presentations. Respects and helps to maintain program space materials and other school facilities.

Work Hours:

Work hours are available Monday through Friday from 3:00 - 6:00pm. Five day schedules will be highly prioritized. Opportunities for full-day work during scheduled special programs throughout the school year are also available. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice based upon the needs of the department.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma and previous work with children under 4 is required.
• Experience in higher education within a related field is preferred.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic about working in an academic atmosphere.
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in children education and after school programs.
• Possesses sensitivity cultural competence and confidentiality in working with students.
• Exercises professional judgment in making responsible decisions.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with students coworkers administrators and other school personnel.
• Overall mobility is essential including sitting walking standing driving and working under adverse conditions for extended periods of time during the work day.
• The ability to lift 20 lbs to transport supplies and educational equipment/material is essential to performing the duties of the job.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision employer sponsored life and disability insurance retirement savings tuition remission commuter benefit generous time off employee assistance and wellness programs and excellent professional development opportunities.

Application Process:

Qualified candidates should visit our website and apply under Employment Opportunities. For full consideration please provide a cover letter resume and Philosophy of Education statement.

The Philadelphia School welcomes and celebrates diversity in our student body and in our faculty and is committed to providing an education for all of our children that instills in them a respect understanding and appreciation for the many races cultures religions family structures and ethnicities that make up our complex and diverse world.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability marital status citizenship genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process please contact Human Resources at Requests for accommodation will be handled promptly and confidentially.