After School Substitute Teachers Needed (Fishtown Area)
PlayArts
PlayArts is seeking qualified Philadelphia educators and education students to join our substitute teacher list.
Salary: $25 / hour
Schedule: Flexible and/or last-minute subbing based on staffing needs and individual availability
PlayLoud AfterSchool (PreK thru 5th grade):
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. 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.
Job Duties:
Classroom management skills - ensuring a safe environment for children
Communicating and collaborating with other PlayArts teachers and director/supervisor
Following procedures and adhere to lesson goals
Overseeing students outside of the classroom as well as hallways, bathrooms etc.
Maintaining a clean and orderly classroom and playspace
Overseeing the normal classroom rhythms and activities
Compiling a report for the teacher for when they return (optional)
Co-Lead preschool in the classroom, PlaySpace, and off-site locations
Providing quality care and supervision for the children
Responsible for the growth & development of preschool and school age children (physical, cognitive, social/emotional)
Maintaining accurate adult:child ratios
Regularly check and communicate through team-wide platforms (ie. slack, email, etc.)
Assisting with cleaning, sanitizing and closing duties in the classroom/facility
Role Requirements:
AAS in Early Childhood Education preferred
BA in Early Childhood Education, Education, or like field preferred, but not required with appropriate experience
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, the following credits and experience is required:
(1) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.
(2) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in § 3270.31(c) (relating to age and training).
(3) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
(4) A high school diploma or a general education development certificate and completion of a post-secondary training curriculum described in § 3270.31(c).
(5) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children (babysitting, camp counseling) or teaching experience is required.
To Apply:
Email Letter of Interest, resume and THREE reference contacts (name, email/phone, and title) to schoolageprograms@playartsphilly.com (Subject: Substitute Position for PlayLoud ASP)
