UACS Summer Group Leader
University of Pennsylvania

Job Info

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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 TitleUACS Summer Group LeaderJob Profile TitleTemporary Employee - Non-ExemptJob Description SummaryThe 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 area
of 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 high
  school 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, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolSchool of Arts and SciencesPay 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.

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