Position: Group Leader (OST Howe)
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 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:  twetherill@girlsincpa-nj.org– The subject line of the email should read “First Name Last Name – OST Group Leader.”

Organization Description: Do you want to help girls achieve their dreams of becoming strong, educated, independent women? Do you want to make a positive difference in your community? As part of the Girls Inc. Team, you will help change the trajectory of the lives of hundreds of girls from our region’s most under resourced communities. Everyone contributes to the success of the girls we serve. Whether you’re leading programs, mentoring students, creating curriculum, helping establish partnerships, developing social media content to enhance our digital presence, or writing a compelling grant, you will have the opportunity to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold! If you believe in our mission and are enthusiastic about changing lives, this could be the team for you.

General 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:

• Must be available to work up to 12 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during
  the summer.

Qualifications

• 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).

Location: On-site (school based)
Compensation: $20/hour.