Recess and After School Program Teacher

Wissahickon Charter School • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Wissahickon Charter School is seeking Recess and Afterschool Program Teachers for their Fernhill and Awbury campuses. These roles involve creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment for students during recess and after school. The position requires flexibility, creativity, and a commitment to student well-being, social-emotional development, and academic support. Teachers are expected to be actively involved with students, manage daily routines, and maintain open communication with coordinators, parents, and guardians. Additional responsibilities include record-keeping, ensuring student safety, and participating in professional development. The school emphasizes a belief in all children's ability to learn and succeed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of experience working with elementary and/or middle school students, ideally in a school or at camps.
• Dependable, with a good record of attendance and timeliness.
• Able to build effective relationships with students.
• All applicable clearances required by law including current FBI clearance (DHS and PDE), Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Clearance, NSOR, Mandated Reporter training, and proof of a negative TB test.
• CPR/First Aid and other mandatory safety-related trainings will be offered by WCS and required upon hire.
• Receptiveness to feedback, positive attitude, and a desire to continuously improve.
• Belief in Wissahickon Charter Schools' mission, and the belief that all children can learn and succeed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, engage, and facilitate recess for all students, including planning and implementing activities and games.
• Ensure students meet behavioral expectations and are safe at all times, mediating conflicts.
• Remain outside with students during recess in various weather conditions, including planning for indoor recess when necessary.
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing environment for students to flourish socially, emotionally, and academically.
• Design a daily agenda, including time/space management for the afternoon program.
• Consistently implement daily rituals, rules, and consequences.
• Provide whole group, small group, and individual academic support and enrichment.
• Check that all homework is being completed correctly and neatly.
• Report observations of students struggling severely with academic work to the Recess and ASP Coordinator and parents/guardians.
• Communicate openly and continually with the Recess and ASP Coordinator regarding group progress, individual students, and needs.
• Take daily attendance and keep clear, accessible weekly attendance records.
• Gather and distribute snack materials.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians.
• Clean up and straighten the ASP space at the end of every afternoon, including wiping tables and leaving classrooms clean.
• Report observations of students struggling severely socially or emotionally to the Recess and ASP Coordinator and parents/guardians.
• Participate in daily team huddles, team planning meetings, and professional development.
• Carry a school walkie-talkie and whistle at all times for emergencies.
• Maintain clear and accurate records in the incident report log.
• Complete an incident report form immediately after any incident and send a copy home the same day.

Benefits

• Fully employer-covered medical, vision and dental benefits for the individual employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED