2016 K-8th Grade Summer Program Instructor, Netter Center for Community Partnerships

Posted by University of Pennsylvania on May 30, 2016

2016 K-8th Grade Summer Program Instructor
The University of Pennsylvania’s Netter Center for Community Partnerships University-Assisted Community Schools programming (UACS), creates mutually beneficial partnerships between community stakeholders and Penn partners to implement inquiry-based learning in-school and afterschool programming in select West Philadelphia public schools. We work to create learning experiences for youth that are enriching, fun and academically beneficial. Summer Program Instructors provide enthusiastic and educational direct service to students, participate in planning activities, assists with management of necessary paperwork such as taking attendance and reports to the Site Director of their designated summer program site.

Qualifications:
Education: High school degree required, College degree preferred

Experience:

• 1-2 years working with elementary and middle school aged youth
• Knowledge of youth development and youth work best practices
• Completion and passing of all Federal and State background checks/clearances
• Experience with urban settings and diverse populations
• Experience working in summer camp environment
• Excellent skills with Microsoft office suite and experience with database entry
• Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills

Responsibilities:

• BE POSITIVE, PHYSICALLY ENGAGED, HIGH ENERGY AND FUN!!
• Assist with recruitment and enrollment of students into the program
• Ensure that children are safe at all times
• Plan activities with other staff
• Attendance at all UACS staff trainings and meetings
• Lead planning activities with students
• Take attendance, assist with the sign in/sign out process, and manage required paperwork as directed
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of materials and equipment including preparing and securing instructional spaces (classrooms etc.)
• Supervise and direct children according to school site and UACS rules and guidance
• Modify curricula to meet academic and recreational enrichment program goals as needed
• Be familiar with and strive to be in compliance with the Netter Center and School Dist. Of Phila. Core Standards for Youth Programs
• Collaborate with other programs to ensure best program practices and sharing of resources
• Other duties as assigned

Average of 35hours/week Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 3:00pm or 9:00am- 4:00pm for Summer Camp and Summer Camp training for the following days:

Staff Training – Monday June 20 – Friday June 25 and Monday June 27 – Thursday June 30
Summer Camp – Tuesday July 5 – Friday August 12, 2016

Compensation: $12 per hour

See more at: https://www.nettercenter.upenn.edu/node/886