Culture Assistant (2026-2027)

Hebrew Public•Philadelphia, PA

10d•$35,000 - $40,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is an ideal entry-level opportunity for someone interested in building a career in education, particularly in school climate and culture, special education, teaching, social work, or student support. The role offers hands-on experience reinforcing schoolwide expectations, building relationships with students, and supporting children with higher behavioral needs alongside experienced educators and student-support professionals. The Culture Assistant reinforces the routines and norms that help students succeed during lunch, recess, transitions, dismissal, and other shared moments. This person celebrates students who meet expectations, partners with school teams to support those who struggle, and helps create a school culture that is structured, positive, and responsive. The role also includes collecting and entering behavioral data for our GameTime program, particularly for students receiving more intensive behavioral support. Accurate documentation helps school teams identify patterns, track progress, and coordinate effective interventions. This position follows an adjusted 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule to support dismissal, after-school behavioral interventions, and data entry.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Experience working with children in schools, after-school programs, camps, childcare, or youth activities
Interest in supporting students with higher behavioral needs
Ability to build relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and consistent expectations
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and comfort with data collection and entry
Ability to obtain all required clearances

Nice To Haves

Interest in school climate, special education, teaching, social work, or student support
Deep belief in every student’s potential and the power of strong relationships and clear expectations to help them thrive as global citizens.
Experience supporting students with disabilities preferred
First Aid and/or CPR certification preferred

Responsibilities

Reinforce schoolwide expectations, build relationships with students, and support children with higher behavioral needs.
Celebrate students who meet expectations.
Partner with school teams to support students who struggle.
Help create a school culture that is structured, positive, and responsive.
Collect and enter behavioral data for the GameTime program, particularly for students receiving more intensive behavioral support.
Model Hebrew Public’s OLAM values: outstanding problem solving, continuous learning, making a difference, and intentional communication.
Maintain accurate records and protect student confidentiality.
Participate in training, coaching, and team meetings related to school culture and student support.
Communicate professionally and collaborate across teams to ensure consistent expectations.
Work the adjusted 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule to support key school-day and after-school responsibilities.

Benefits

Medical: Employer covers 85% of premiums
Dental: Employer covers 85% of premiums
Vision: 100% covered by employer
Retirement: 5% Employer Match of your annual salary dollar for dollar. 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 & gym memberships
Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 30+ holidays; 10 PTO days (10 month staff) and 20 PTO days (12 month staff)
6 weeks paid parental leave for welcoming your new child.
Coverage of fertility services and minimal out-of-pocket costs
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: Up to $10,000 in HRA funds
Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance: AD&D benefit of one time salary through UNUM.
Access to workshops, certifications, and ongoing professional development
University partnerships for certification.
Opportunities for global travel experiences.