UACS Summer Group Leader

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UACS Summer Group Leader

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

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. They provide enthusiastic, educational direct service to students, participate in leading and implementing activities, engage in reflective practice, and assist with management of necessary data collection such as attendance and participation. The position reports to the Site Director or Program Manager.

Founded in 1992, the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships is the University’s primary vehicle for advancing civic and community engagement  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  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 implements summer enrichment and youth employment programs for West Philadelphia children and youth.

• Act 168 UPENN Misconduct Form
• Mandated Reporter Training – staff can be paid for the time to complete this once hired.
• Signed Confidentiality Statement
• National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR)
• UACS Staff Health Assessment – schedule a physical appointment with a medical professional and ask them to complete the form, which also requires a TB test result.
• Signed Netter Center Media Release
• University‑Assisted Community Schools (UACS) Disclosure Statement
• Completion and passing of funder‑required compliance documentation and all Federal and State background checks/clearances.

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred in early childhood education, education or social services fields.
• Minimum of 3 years work 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.
• Experience with working in the School District of Philadelphia, urban settings and diverse student populations.
• Flexibility and teamwork skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills.
• Punctual and regular attendance.

• Be positive, physically engaged, high energy and fun.
• Use trauma‑informed care practices.
• Ensure that children are safe at all times, including 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.
• Supervise and direct children according to site‑specific and UACS expectations, 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…