Careers at playarts
Open positions are listed below
PlayArts is an equal opportunity employer and everyone is welcome here. We recognize that diversity can only make us better. PlayArts makes admissions and employment decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, language, age or sex and provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them for religious or medical reasons, as required by law.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Teachers and administrators employed at PlayArts have multiple opportunities for professional development, including:
5-10 days of Professional Development annually (for teachers)
Leadership training (for management roles)
TEACH Scholarship partnership for teachers and administrators (working at least 25 hours / week) pursuing PreK-4 certification, Bachelor’s, or Master’s in Early Childhood Education. Learn more here
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PlayArts is seeking a School Age Program Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and oversee our afterschool, day camp and summer camp programs for children in grades K-5. This position is responsible for maintaining budget and records pertaining to the program expenditures, implementing policies and procedures, and organizing the calendar, activities and agenda for the program.
This role is considered a leadership position requiring attendance in various leadership meetings and will have a required partial remote working agreement, and some required hours on site at our main location and in our partnering schools.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $58,000-61,000 per year
Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
The job responsibilities of the Program Coordinator vary to some degree depending on program and organizational needs. However, there are some general administrative and program management tasks that lay at the core. These include:
Assist Site Directors in maintaining state compliance and preparing for annual OCDEL licensing inspection
Assist with planning, scheduling and coordination of the school-age programs and their activities
Oversee school site licensure requirements with site directors
Manage invoices in Quickbooks
Assist Director of Operations in completing site director evaluations
Coordinate school day camp and summer camp schedule, themes, venues and communication
Coordinate substitutes and “floaters”
Monitor and implement program policies, practices and overall program quality compliance with the Director of Operations
Schedule Initial screenings and hirings of teaching staff and include Director of Operations in final interview rounds
Coordinate and facilitate professional development throughout the school year, with input from SD’s and Director of Operations
Develop onboarding protocol for new teachers
Develop an organized system for maintaining staff files
Work to keep programs on schedule, within stated budgets and functioning smoothly
Support program growth and development as necessary
Coordinate program communications to staff, families and community partners
Manage staff work assignments, workloads and work schedules
Manage site directors to review timesheets and PTO in a timely way
Administer or oversee operations for programs as well as community outreach
Oversee the program budget, including tracking billing, payments and other financial transactions
Coordinate interactions/relationships between staff, clients, administrators and all other program stakeholders
Schedule and organize program-related meetings and events
Facilitate positive relations between the program team, the public, other departments within the organization, and all other involved parties
Manage program marketing and communications (media relations, social media)
Manage school-age-related website presence and registration systems
Our Ideal Candidate is:
Passionate for Arts Education
Meticulous, with attention to detail and extremely organized
An industrious, creative thinker
Positive-minded, with an aptitude for problem-solving
Experienced with technology, including apps such as Jotform, Squarespace, Canva, Slack, and Google Suite
We are looking for candidates that are flexible, creative and collaborative team players that believe in our mission and core values. Classroom experience is a huge plus. Experience in leadership and/or an education background is preferred. Experience with PA state licensing (OCDEL) is preferred.
To Apply:
Send resume and THREE reference contacts (name, email/phone, and title) to Jessica Harron, Director of Operations at directorofoperations@playartsphilly.com
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We are seeking a warm, energetic and innovative early childhood educator to join our Club Creative Aftercare program (2:30-6:30pm; ages 2-5) at PlayArts Creative Preschool (Our main location).
Salary/Hourly Range: $17.00- $19.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time, 20 hrs/week
Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom lessons & activities
Classroom management of preschool children in the classroom and playspace
Ensure a safe environment for all children
Keep records of students’ growth & development (physical, cognitive, social/emotional)
Collaborate with and provide guidance to Club Creative Aftercare Assistant Teachers
Maintain consistent communication with teachers and supervisors through team-wide platforms (ie. slack, email, etc.)
Maintain consistent communication with parents (in-person and digitally)
Attend weekly team meetings, Professional Development days, and some additional community meetings scheduled outside school hours
Maintain a clean and orderly classroom and playspace
Assist with cleaning, sanitizing and closing duties of the facility
Role Requirements:
Minimum HS diploma or GED; College degree preferred, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Misic, Theater or Art preferred, Bachelor in Art History preferred
1-2 years classroom experience, depending on degree
Experience in Dance or Art Instruction in an early childhood setting preferred
Arts experience in one or two areas preferred but not required
Must have PA State Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse Clearance, NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry), and FBI Clearance (Fingerprinting) prior to start
Must have Building Blocks (Health & Safety), Mandated Reporter (Child Abuse), and Fire Safety training prior to start
Pediatric 1st Aid & CPR training required within 90 days of start date
Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs
Potty Training (and diaper changing) experience preferred
Our Ideal Candidate:
Passionate for Early Childhood Education
Enjoys caring for the overall wellbeing of children
Background in child development
We are looking for candidates that are flexible, creative and collaborative team players that believe in our mission and core values. Classroom experience required and child care experience preferred.
To Apply:
Send resume and THREE reference contacts (name, email/phone, and title) to mar.playarts@gmail.com
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We are seeking a warm, energetic and innovative early childhood educator to join our Club Creative Aftercare program (2:30-6:30pm; ages 2-5) at PlayArts Creative Preschool (Our main location).
Salary/Hourly Range: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time, 20 hrs/week
Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
Assist Lead Teacher with prepping materials for classroom lessons & activities
Support students’ growth & development (physical, cognitive, social/emotional)
Ensure a safe environment for all children
Collaborate with teachers to plan lessons for Sensory Time and Gym Class
Assist with potty training duties for children ages 2.5-3 yrs as necessary
Maintain consistent communication with teachers and supervisors through team-wide platforms (ie. slack, email, etc.)
Maintain consistent communication with parents (in-person and digitally)
Attend weekly team meetings, Professional Development days, and some additional community meetings scheduled outside school hours
Maintain a clean and orderly classroom and playspace
Assist with cleaning, sanitizing and closing duties of the facility
Role Requirements:
Minimum HS diploma or GED; College degree preferred, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Misic, Theater or Art preferred, Bachelor in Art History preferred
1-2 years classroom experience, depending on degree
Experience in Dance or Art Instruction in an early childhood setting preferred
Arts experience in one or two areas preferred but not required
Must have PA State Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse Clearance, NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry), and FBI Clearance (Fingerprinting) prior to start
Must have Building Blocks (Health & Safety), Mandated Reporter (Child Abuse), and Fire Safety training prior to start
Pediatric 1st Aid & CPR training required within 90 days of start date
Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs
Potty Training (and diaper changing) experience preferred
Our Ideal Candidate:
Passionate for Early Childhood Education
Enjoys caring for the overall wellbeing of children
Background in child development
We are looking for candidates that are flexible, creative and collaborative team players that believe in our mission and core values. Classroom experience required and child care experience preferred.
To Apply:
Send resume and THREE reference contacts (name, email/phone, and title) to both mar.playarts@gmail.com
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PlayArts is seeking qualified Philadelphia educators and education students to join our substitute teacher list.
Salary Range: $20 - $25 / hour
Schedule: Flexible and/or last-minute subbing based on staffing needs and individual availability
PlayArts Creative Preschool (ages 2.5-5yrs):
The Substitute Teacher (Group Supervisor & Assistant Group Supervisor) role is a part-time and occasional year-round position.
PlayLoud AfterSchool (K-5th grade):
Candidates must be patient, energetic, flexible, and have experience working with elementary school-age children. Teachers must demonstrate an eagerness and ability to take on leadership roles. Teachers are required to help set up rooms, supervise and engage in outdoor play with the children, and help facilitate after school arts activities in the area of their expertise.
Job Duties:
Classroom management skills - ensuring a safe environment for children
Communicating and collaborating with other PlayArts teachers and director/supervisor
Following procedures and adhere to lesson goals
Overseeing students outside of the classroom as well as hallways, bathrooms etc.
Maintaining a clean and orderly classroom and playspace
Overseeing the normal classroom rhythms and activities
Compiling a report for the teacher for when they return (optional)
Co-Lead preschool in the classroom, PlaySpace, and off-site locations
Providing quality care and supervision for the children
Responsible for the growth & development of preschool and school age children (physical, cognitive, social/emotional)
Maintaining accurate adult:child ratios
Regularly check and communicate through team-wide platforms (ie. slack, email, etc.)
Assisting with cleaning, sanitizing and closing duties in the classroom/facility
Role Requirements:
AAS in Early Childhood Education preferred
BA in Early Childhood Education, Education, or like field preferred, but not required with appropriate experience
Will have to obtain or provide State clearances, FBI fingerprints, and background checks *prior to start date
Will have to obtain or provide Mandated reporter training and TWO letters of references
All costs for clearances and trainings will be reimbursed after 90 days of employment
Arts or Education degrees preferred. Without an education-related degree, the following credits and experience is required:
(1) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.
(2) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in § 3270.31(c) (relating to age and training).
(3) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
(4) A high school diploma or a general education development certificate and completion of a post-secondary training curriculum described in § 3270.31(c).
(5) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children (babysitting, camp counseling) or teaching experience is required.
To Apply:
Send resume and THREE reference contacts (name, email/phone, and title) to both mar.playarts@gmail.com (preschool) & schoolage.playarts@gmail.com (afterschool).