Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

PlayArts AfterSchool Teacher

Role:

PlayArts is seeking teacher candidates for our school-age Play Loud AfterSchool program. Our program takes places offsite in 2 locations in Fishtown: Moffet Elementary and Hackett Elementary.

Candidates must be patient, energetic, flexible, and have experience working with elementary school-age children. Teachers must demonstrate an eagerness and ability to take on leadership roles. Each day, teachers are required to help set up rooms, supervise and engage in outdoor play with the children, and help facilitate after school arts activities in the area of their expertise. Some teachers will be required to meet students at Adaire Elementary School and walk (5 blocks) to Moffet Elementary.

Requirements:

  • Music, Theater, Dance, Visual Arts, STEM, or Education background preferred. However, candidates with other arts or education experience are welcome to apply. 
  • Will have to obtain or provide State clearances, FBI fingerprints, and background checks *prior to start date
  • Will have to obtain or provide Mandated reporter training and TWO letters of references
  • Arts or Education degrees preferred. Without an education-related degree, at least two years child care (eg babysitting, camp counseling) or teaching experience is required

Schedule:

  • Monday - Friday from 3:00-6:30 p.m., August – June, based on Philadelphia public school calendar.
  • Weekly Meetings take place on Mondays 1:30-3:00pm
  • Total hour range per week = 18-22 hours / week
  • Additional hours are available for camp programming on early dismissal days and days school is not in session. 

Education Level:

BA preferred, but not required with appropriate experience