Description

Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools centered on the central mission to promote the academic, social and emotional well-being of each child. Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services to the school including out-of-school time, our social work project and Head start. How do we do this? We do it by ensuring our students have access to complete support both in and out of the classroom through a talented team of teachers, leaders, social workers, and partners.

We believe that schools and learning should be joyful!

You can find more about ourcore values and vision here. We believe that education is the single biggest way we can disrupt the systemic racism that impacts Philadelphia and by extension our country. We are a mission centered organization that has grown since its founding over 20 years ago to be the organization that serves Philadelphia today. Learn more about our partnerswho support this vision by creating a full scope of community support for our students and families. Our approach is grounded in trauma informed practice which you can read more about here.

The OST(Out of School Time) program at Belmont Charter, Belmont Academy and Inquiry Charter provides comprehensive programming to keep students safe and help them succeed in school and life. Project Based Learning, experiential learning, and service learning models allow student voice to increase while engaging their academic, enrichment, and social-emotional growth as well. 

Summary:

The After School Lead Teacher is responsible for leading afternoon care hours with students in PreK-8th Grade. The person in this role plans lessons and facilitates after-school clubs, projects, and group activities within a project based learning theme. Teachers also help establish relationships with community organizations for more diverse and engaging programming. This is a seasonal part time (2:30 - 6:30) position from September through June that is supervised by the OST Director at each school and pays $20/hr.

Detailed Responsibilities: 

Teaching and Student Monitoring:

• Create lesson plans based on project based learning themes that center around S.T.E.M. arts, movement/ physical education, and social emotional learning (SEL) 
• Prepare and facilitate major OST projects and activities with OST groups
• Lead OST clubs through special activities and projects with select students
• Actively supervise students during play and projects
• Monitor student attendance and conduct head counts as students dismiss
• Maintain OST rooms/ spaces and lead daily recovery/ breakdown of rooms and materials
• Establish and maintain positive and supportive relationships with OST/daycare families
• Accompanying and guiding students hosted OST field trips and featured presentations
• Assist in the school-day dismissal of enrolled after-care students and escort children to their assigned afternoon locations
• Serve daily snack and conduct student breaks

Administrative

• Report to the OST Director and Site Coordinator for daily updates and information
• Assist Director and Site Coordinator with student dismissal and late pick-up, when required
• Complete required child care professional development certifications

Skills and Abilities: 

• Basic computer, Internet, and social media skills
• Exceptional written communication and lesson planning skills
• Excellent communications skills, particularly with young children
• Creative, energetic, and passionate about after-school enrichment
• Must present strong leadership skills with great follow-through 

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

• Must be available to work Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 6:00PM
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent (or collegiate degree)
  • Certification or degree in early childhood education is a plus
  • Special enrichment certifications (teaching artist, educational, or vocational) is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of child care experience within a child care facility or school-based program
• Two letters of recommendation
• Current CPR certification is preferred 
• Mandated Reporter Certification is a plus
• All employees must be able to provide Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check Clearance (Act 34), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Federal Bureau of Investigation Record Check Clearance (Act 114), and Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Clearance (Act 168) before starting work on campus