Evening School (YouthBuild Philly Flex) - Teacher Assistant

YouthBuild Philly • Philadelphia, PA

13h • $40

About The Position

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition free public charter high school serving young people ages 17–20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. Our program supports students in earning a high school diploma while gaining career exposure, industry certifications, and postsecondary pathways. YouthBuild operates within a restorative, community centered culture grounded in respect, excellence, and perseverance. The Evening School (YouthBuild Philly Flex) is a new program designed for students who are working during the day and need a flexible pathway to earn their diploma and build a career path.

The Teacher Assistant supports classroom instruction within one of YouthBuild’s workforce development departments, Healthcare, Culinary or Building Trades, by assisting instructors in developing engaging, hands-on learning experiences for young adults ages 17-21. This role provides individualized and small-group skill-building support, helps prepare and maintain classroom materials and equipment, and contributes to a safe, inclusive, and professional learning environment.

Requirements

• Deeply aligned to YouthBuild’s mission and believe in second chances and re engagement
• Thrive in fast paced, evolving environments and enjoy building systems from the ground up
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and solutions driven
• Collaborative and relationship centered
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and cross functional projects
• Bring a strong sense of ownership and initiative

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction in one of three workforce development departments (Healthcare, Building Trades, or Culinary) by assisting with hands-on learning activities, projects and skill-building exercises
• Provide individualized and small-group support to students ages 17-21, reinforcing lessons, clarifying instructions, and encouraging active participation
• Collaborate closely with the instructor on record to ensure consistent instructional support across two cohorts of students
• Assist with preparing, organizing, and maintaining classroom materials, tools, and equipment to create a safe, efficient, and engaging learning environment
• Help maintain a positive and productive classroom environment by modeling professional behavior, addressing disruptions appropriately, and supporting a respective, inclusive environment
• Monitor student progress during classroom activities, offering constructive feedback and report observations to the classroom instructors
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and collaborative planning sessions with teachers and other program staff
• Provide mentorship to a cohort of 4-5 students, offering consistent academic and personal support to help them stay on track toward meeting graduation requirements, as needed
• Perform other duties, as assigned by the Evening School Principal

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate ( $40.00 per hour)
• Option to enroll in our 401(k) savings plan
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Strong community support and involvement
• Generous time off
• Other part time employee hiring options and benefits are available and will be discussed during the hiring process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time