Instructor Pokemon PA

About Togetherhood

Togetherhood is a marketplace for independent enrichment providers. We are a trusted source of consistently-outstanding enrichment experiences, across any topic, whether it be arts & crafts, skateboarding, break dancing, performing arts with Broadway performers, STEM through the lens of Harry Potter, or soccer with a former college athlete. We are a safe, secure community where children can experience the world around them, learn, and, most importantly, have fun with their friends in programs led by other members of the community.

Our mission is to enable consistently outstanding enrichment so that everyone (regardless of their circumstances) has the opportunity to become who they aspire to be. We are focused on finding passionate, talented enrichment providers and giving them the autonomy and support they need to create engaging and magical experiences for children.

You will be matched with opportunities to teach Pokemon-themed classes featuring games and movement to elementary/middle school students at schools, buildings, and communities across Philadelphia / Newtown, PA. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. In this role, you ll have the following responsibilities:

• Conceive of and create an age-appropriate curriculum for your class
• Consistently arrive at your class on time (preferably 15 minutes early!)
• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class to help them grow and develop a passion for your subject matter
• Help children understand why your area of expertise is so wonderful and how it s helped shape you as a person
• We are actively hiring for a class starting in April on Thursdays, from 3:30pm - 4:30pm

• Fun, enthusiastic, experienced instructor, with deep experience teaching school age children
• Able to create positive class community and build relationships with students
• Experience leading your own classes
• Has excitement, joy, and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning
• Cooperative, supportive, flexible
• Has a strong work ethic and do-whatever-it-takes mindset
• At least three references

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For PA providers, there are additional clearances to fill out. Please see below for details:

• PA Child Abuse:
  Can be completed online at the PA Compass site; the cost is $13
• PA Criminal Check:
  Can be completed online at the Pennsylvania Department of Education site; the cost is $22
• FBI Fingerprint/Background History Check:
  Needs to be scheduled and done in-person at the Identogo site, or call Identi
  
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Candidates will be responsible to cover the cost of these clearances.