Recess and After School Program Teacher

Wissahickon Charter School•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wissahickon Charter School is seeking dedicated Recess and Afterschool Program Teachers to create a safe, engaging, and fun environment for students. This role involves planning and facilitating recess activities, ensuring student safety and positive behavior, and providing academic and social-emotional support during the afterschool program. The ideal candidate is flexible, creative, and passionate about working with elementary and middle school students.

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.
A relationship builder; 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.
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.
Be present outside with students during recess, regardless of weather conditions, with indoor recess provided for inclement weather or extreme temperatures.
Remain engaged, nurturing, and excited about recess with the students.
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 for group management.
Provide whole group, small group, and individual academic support and enrichment.
Check that homework is completed correctly and neatly, reporting severe academic struggles to the coordinator and parents/guardians.
Communicate openly with the Recess and ASP Coordinator regarding group progress, individual students, and needs.
Take daily attendance and maintain 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 each afternoon, ensuring classrooms are left clean.
Report observations of students struggling socially or emotionally to the Recess and ASP Coordinator and parents/guardians.
Participate in daily team huddles, team planning meetings, and professional development.
Take school walkie-talkie and whistle to the park or playground 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 with the student the same day.
Enjoy the students and have fun.