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Position: Group Leader (OST Heston)
Reports To: Site Director – Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs
Type: Part-Time
Position Summary:  To facilitate and coordinate Girls Inc.’s Out-of-School Time (OST) Program, funded by the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Children and Families, for girls and boys at Heston Elementary School in grades K-8.

To Apply, please send cover letter and resume in PDF format to: Natasha Johnson, Deputy Director njohnson@girlsincpa-nj.org – The subject line of the email should include your full name and “Girls Inc. Group Leader – OST Heston Application”. Applications will be reviewed and processed in the order received until the position is filled.

Organization Description: Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Our comprehensive approach to whole girl development equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. Girls Inc. responds to the changing needs of girls through research-based programs and public education efforts that empower girls to understand, value, and assert their rights. The Girls Inc. national network serves over 140,000 girls through 78 affiliates. Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey (Girls Inc.) is the local affiliate serving 2,000 girls in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Responsibilities

Program Implementation

  • Facilitate Out of School Time programs, Monday-Friday; 2:00-6:00PM (academic year) and 8 AM-4:30 PM (summer), which ensures that participants receive quality programs that meet their developmental needs and is culturally appropriate.
  • Facilitate daily check-in process.
  • Maintain and implement program safety standards that promote and protect the physical and emotional safety of students.
  • Establish a positive rapport and create a safe engaging learning environment for all participants. Ensure that all youth feel welcome and engaged in the program.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute special events and projects, including the implementation of workshops, field trips, procurement of guest speakers, and organizing family engagement sessions.

Community Engagement & Collaboration

  • Develop and implement a regular communication plan for families, teachers, and volunteers.
  • Communicate with teachers of assigned cohort to identify any social emotional needs and provide proactive and responsive.
  • Provides support during brain break block and as needed.

Reporting & Evaluation

  • Provide constructive feedback to participants’ progress and encourage academic excellence.
  • Collect and track program data including demographics, pre- and post-surveys, and feedback forms.
  • Discuss with program team to identify areas for program support, growth, and expansion.

Professional Development

  • Participate in all Office of Children and Families (OCF) trainings, in person and virtually, as required.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or a related human services field.
  • Two or more years of experience working with a diverse population of students, preferably in a school setting.
  • Must be able to work after school (2:00-6:00PM) and up to 40 hours during summer.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and individually.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must submit up-to-date clearances (FBI criminal, Child Abuse History Verification, State criminal and National Sex Offender Verification).

To Apply, please send cover letter and resume in PDF format to: Natasha Johnson, Deputy Director njohnson@girlsincpa-nj.org – The subject line of the email should include your full name and “Girls Inc. Group Leader – OST Heston Application”. Applications will be reviewed and processed in the order received until the position is filled.

Location: Must be able to commute to school-based locations as required.
Hours per week: 10 hours (Spring) and 20-30 hours (Summer), M-F
Compensation: The pay rate for this position is $20/hour. Part-time employees are eligible for paid sick leave.