After School Cooking Club Lead Teacher

Belmont Charter Network•Philadelphia, PA

11d•$20

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in joining Belmont Charter Network! We’re excited that you’re considering a career with us. At Belmont, our mission is to provide each student with a high-quality education supported by services that meet the needs of the whole child. Our success starts with passionate, dedicated team members who believe in the power of education to create lasting change. We’re always looking for talented individuals who are committed to equity, collaboration, and growth—both for themselves and the communities we serve. 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 Cooking Club Lead Teacher is responsible for leading afternoon care hours with students in 1st-5th 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 position (2:00 - 6:00) from September through June, supervised by the OST Director, and pays $20/hr.

Requirements

Must be available to work Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 6:00PM
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent (or collegiate degree)
Minimum of 3 years of child care experience within a child care facility or school-based program
Two letters of recommendation
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
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

Nice To Haves

Certification or degree in early childhood education is a plus
Special enrichment certifications (teaching artist, educational, or vocational) is a plus
Current CPR certification is preferred
Mandated Reporter Certification is a plus

Responsibilities

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
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