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University of Pennsylvania UACS Summer Group Leader in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
Posted Job Title
UACS Summer Group Leader
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
The Summer Group Leaders will provide direct instruction to students enrolled in either the UACS K-8 summer camp enrichment or the UACS High School Career-Connected Learning (C2L-PHL) Program. Summer Group Leaders provide enthusiastic, educational direct service to students, participate in leading and implementing activities, participate in reflective practice and assist with management of necessary data collection (like attendance and participation). The position reports to the Site Director or Program Manager.
Job Description
Founded in 1992, the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships is the University's primary vehicle for advancing civic and community engagement at Penn. It brings together the resources and assets of both the University and the wider community to help solve universal problems such as poverty, health inequities, environmental sustainability, and inadequate, unequal education as they are manifested in the University's local geographic areaof West Philadelphia and Philadelphia at large. The Netter Center develops and helps implement democratic, mutually transformative, place-based partnerships between Penn and West Philadelphia that advance research, teaching, learning, practice, and service and improve the quality of life on campus and in the community. The Netter Center works with and serves as a model for other higher education institutions across the United States and around the world.
The Netter Center’s university-assisted community schools (UACS) is a strategy to educate, engage, empower, and serve all members of the community in which the school is located and engage students (K-16+) in real world, community problem solving. UACS collaborates with partners to advance teaching, research, learning and service, as well as the civic development of their students.
The Netter Center UACS and the Penn Graduate School of Education collaborate to implement summer enrichment programs for West Philadelphia children and youth.
Required Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma required, College degree preferred
Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience with elementary-aged children and/or highschool youth development programming
Ability to be excited and actively and constructively engage youth in a variety of activities
Knowledge of grade-level content, activities and curricula for students
Completion and passing of funder-required compliance documentation and all Federal and State background checks/clearances
Experience with working in School District of Philadelphia, urban settings and diverse student populations
Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills
Punctual and regular attendance
Responsibilities:
BE POSITIVE, PHYSICALLY ENGAGED, HIGH ENERGY AND FUN!!
Use trauma-informed care practices
Ensure that children are safe at all times. This includes reinforcement of safety precautions
Plan activities with other staff
Attend all UACS staff training and meetings
Take attendance, assist with the sign in/sign out process, and manage required paperwork as directed
Support the delivery of academic instruction and curricula as assigned
Play with students in outdoor and indoor spaces during assigned times
Assist with set-up and clean-up of materials and equipment including preparing and securing instructional spaces (classrooms etc.)
Supervise and direct children according to site-specific and UACS rules and guidance
Be familiar with and strive to be in compliance with the Netter Center University-Assisted Community Schools and School Dist. Of Phila. Core Standards for Youth Programs
Other duties as assigned
Schedule:● Varies - some average of 34 hrs/wk with slight variation Monday - Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm; 8:30a -5pm● Required training on Penn’s campus and at local West Phila. Public school sites from Monday 6/17/24 – Friday 6/21/24 from 8:30AM - 4PM (Wednesday 6/19/24 the University is closed for Juneteenth holiday.)● There may be a virtual orientation session in early June, as schedules allow● 6-week Summer Enrichment Program runs from Monday 6/24/2024 - Friday 8/2/2024○ Punctual and consistent attendance is required for this program.● There is no work on Thursday 7/4 and Friday 7/5 as the programs are closed.
Compensation:● $18-22 per hour commensurate with experience
This Job Is:
A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Company's website:
https://www.nettercenter.upenn.edu
Company's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/nettercenter/
Work Remotely:
No
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences
Pay Range
$7.25 - $18.00 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
The University of Pennsylvania's special character is reflected in the diversity of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community that draws on the strength that comes with a substantive institutional commitment to diversity along dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran status, interests, perspectives, and socioeconomic status. Grounded in equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, and affirmative action, Penn's robust commitment to diversity is fundamental to the University's mission of advancing knowledge, educating leaders for all sectors of society, and public service. The University of Pennsylvania prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
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