Job Summary

Summer Kindergarten Bridge Teachers will work at a North Philadelphia school co-teaching a classroom of up to 20 rising kindergarten students. Teachers will work collaboratively in pairs, with additional support from the Site Supervisor. Teachers will be responsible for implementing program curriculum and activities that will focus on building school routines. They will also teach lessons to support early-literacy, early-numeracy and social emotional skills. Teachers will have flexibility to develop their classroom leadership and management style together with their co-teacher. We will provide lesson plans and materials.

The Teacher position for the Summer Kindergarten Bridge Program is a six-week commitment running from June 21st to August 4th. Each teacher is expected to commit to 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, for the entire 6 weeks. There will be approximately one week of planning and training for teachers from June 21st to June 30th. Programming will run for 5 weeks from July 5th to August 4th. As this position works directly with minors, all teachers will need to complete the Pennsylvania Enhanced Background Certification. At this time, this opportunity is open to undergraduate students ONLY.

Essential Functions

• Leading daily lessons with their co-teacher in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development (lesson plans provided).
• Building students’ school routines and reinforcing Kindergarten expectations.
• Communicating with families about student progress.
• Setting up the classroom to optimize student engagement and learning.
• Preparing lesson materials and designing and implementing classroom management strategies.
• Supervising outdoor play and lunchtime.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of classroom experience.
• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Temple University’s College of Education and Human Development undergraduate early childhood or early childhood/special education teacher education major.
• Previous experience working with young children (ages 0-8).
• Previous experience working with English Language Learners.
• Strong interest in education and urban community work.
• Ability to travel/access public transportation to get to school site location.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.

Location

University City, Philadelphia PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Non-Exempt.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.