Site Assistant

About POP

Play On Philly (POP) is a non-profit organization that provides daily, after-school music instruction to over 300 K-12 students. We work in communities that historically have had little or no access to formal music education. POP offers a transformative music education experience that develops and inspires the behaviors and personal skills needed for a successful life.

We are seeking Site Assistants for our music center locations in West Philadelphia.

Job Description

Working in partnership with POP’s Program Coordinator, the Site Assistant supports the day-to-day activities for the successful operation of the program. The Assistant completes daily tasks such as assisting with opening procedures, setting up rehearsal spaces, entering attendance, end of day site clean-up and helping to uphold student citizenship policies. The Assistant will also support the Coordinator with parent communication and facilitate late arrivals and early student pick-ups. 

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children in before or afterschool programs preferred.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to move instruments and equipment up to 50lbs. 
• Ability to work occasional nights or weekends as needed.

Compensation

$25/hour

On-Site Work Commitment

September 2024 – December 2024, with the potential for a second agreement for the January 2025 – May 2025 session. 

• St. Francis de Sales School: Mondays through Thursdays, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
• Impact Charter School West: Mondays through Fridays, 7:30 - 9:15am; additional Wednesday hours 1:00 - 4:30pm

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

POP is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is actively trying to attract a wide pool of candidates. Discrimination against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information is both illegal and against our organization’s values. As part of our Commitment to Cultural Equity and Anti-Racism, POP is working to understand who is applying to our open positions. Your responses will help us to evaluate and improve our current practices. If you feel comfortable volunteering your demographic details strictly for informational purposes, you will be invited to respond to the optional section in the job application.

Our Community

POP is rooted in the community of Philadelphia. We welcome all applicants and invite our local community members to apply. We want to hear from you!

In lieu of a cover letter, please be prepared to answer the following questions: [250 word maximum per response]

• Why are you interested in working with POP?
• What experience do you have working with young people (grades K-8)?
• Think of a team you’ve worked on and describe what made it successful.