Culture Assistant

Hebrew Public•Philadelphia, PA

4d•$30,000 - $40,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Culture Assistant plays an essential role in creating a safe, structured, and positive experience for K–8 students during lunch and recess at Philadelphia Hebrew Public. This full-time position is suited to someone experienced in supervising and leading large groups of school-age children who enjoys engaging with students and creating positive, well-managed environments. The Culture Assistant actively supervises students, reinforces schoolwide expectations, encourages positive peer interactions, and helps students navigate everyday social situations. The role calls for an understanding of child development, strong group-management skills, and the ability to make sound decisions and solve problems independently while recognizing when additional school staff should be involved. The ideal candidate is energetic, attentive, patient, and confident managing students across different ages and developmental stages, and helps students feel safe, included, and supported.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience independently supervising and leading large groups of children, including maintaining structure, safety, and positive behavior.
Strong group-management skills, including establishing clear expectations, building positive relationships, and redirecting behavior effectively.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, including the ability to make appropriate decisions independently and recognize when additional support is needed.
Patience, energy, attentiveness, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
Dependability, flexibility, collaboration, and willingness to receive direction and feedback.
Ability to obtain required Pennsylvania school employment clearances, including PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History, and FBI fingerprint-based background checks.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Education.
Previous experience working with school-age children in a K–8 school setting.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Actively supervise large groups of K–8 students during lunch and recess to maintain a safe, structured, and positive environment.
Establish and reinforce behavioral expectations, routines, and procedures appropriate to students’ ages and developmental needs.
Support orderly transitions into and out of lunch and recess areas.
Encourage positive peer interactions, inclusion, cooperation, and respectful behavior.
Engage with students, facilitate appropriate play, and help resolve conflicts through positive redirection and problem-solving.
Recognize and celebrate students who demonstrate school values and positive behavior.
Address routine student needs and behavioral situations using sound judgment, involving school leadership or student support staff when appropriate.
Respond promptly to safety concerns and follow school procedures for incidents and emergencies.
Collaborate with teachers and school leadership to maintain consistent expectations and support a positive school culture.
Model Hebrew Public’s OLAM values: outstanding problem solving, continuous learning, making a difference, and intentional communication.
Prioritize student safety and well-being, build respectful relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries, and communicate professionally with colleagues.
Follow school procedures for reporting incidents and student concerns.
Participate in relevant training, coaching, and team meetings.
Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, initiative, and a positive, team-oriented approach.

Benefits

Employer covers 85% of medical and dental premiums and 100% of vision premiums.
5% employer retirement match, dollar for dollar, with no vesting period.
Opportunities for performance bonuses and additional stipends.
Mental health resources and employee assistance programs.
Student loan counseling and discounts on wellness programs and gym memberships.
30+ holidays.
PTO: 10 days for 10-month staff and 20 days for 12-month staff.
Six weeks of paid parental leave when welcoming a new child.
Fertility services coverage with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
Up to $10,000 in HRA funds and flexible spending options.
Employer-paid AD&D coverage of one times salary through UNUM, with voluntary life insurance options.
Workshops, certifications, university partnerships, and ongoing development opportunities.
Opportunities for global travel experiences.