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Position: Group Leader — OST Howe
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 students at Julia Howe Elementary School in grades K-5th. Responsible for the implementation of a high quality and structured after-school and summer program for students in K-5th Grades. This program takes place daily after school.

To Apply, please send cover letter and resume in PDF format to:  Thalia Wetherill, Prevention Programs Manager twetherill@girlsincpa-nj.org – The subject line of the email should include your full name and “OST Group Leader”.

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 84 affiliates.  Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey is the local affiliate serving 3,000 girls in the Greater Philadelphia region and Camden, New Jersey.

Responsibilities

Program Implementation

  • Facilitates Out of School Time programs: Monday-Friday, 1:00-5:00 PM (academic year) and 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (summer), ensuring quality, developmentally appropriate, and culturally relevant programming.
  • Organizes and leads age-appropriate curricula in Early Grade Literacy, STEAM, sports enrichment, and homework support.
  • Adheres to Girls Inc. policies, ensuring safety and well-being, maintaining a positive environment, and fulfilling mandated reporter responsibilities.
  • Attends and execute special events, including workshops, field trips, guest speakers, and family engagement sessions.
  • Responds to medical emergencies and incidents, following safety protocols.
  • Maintains accurate records of attendance, incidents, and relevant details for each child.

Reporting & Evaluation

  • Provides feedback on participant progress, encouraging academic achievement.
  • Under supervision of Site Director, collect and track program data, including demographics, surveys, and feedback.
  • Collaborates with the program team to assess areas for support, growth, and expansion.

Professional Development

  • Participates in all Office of Children and Families (OCF) trainings, in person and virtually, as required.
  • Participates in local and national Girls Inc. staff meetings, trainings, and conferences essential to the execution of job functions.
  • Participates in periodic assessment of own performance, develops own goals and objectives.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Must be available to work up to 15 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during the summer
  • Excellent written, verbal and facilitation skills
  • At least two years of experience working with youth in a group setting.
  • Working towards associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field
  • Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and web searches.
  • Must submit up-to-date clearances (FBI criminal, PA Child Abuse History Verification, and PA State criminal).

To Apply, please send cover letter and resume in PDF format to:  Thalia Wetherill, Prevention Programs Manager twetherill@girlsincpa-nj.org – The subject line of the email should include your full name and “OST Group Leader”.

Compensation: $20/hour
Location: On-site (school based at Julia Ward Howe Elementary School, 5800 N. 13th St, Phila. PA 19141)