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ASPIRA Inc. of Pennsylvania K-1st Grade Group Leader - Afterschool Program (Part-Time) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
ASPIRA's Afterschool Program is seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable Group Leader to lead our Kindergarten--1st Grade cohort. This role is ideal for someone passionate about early childhood development, literacy, social-emotional learning, and helping young children build strong foundations after school.
You will create a warm, structured, and engaging classroom environment where our youngest learners can grow academically, socially, and creatively.
?* Key Responsibilities*
• Supervise and lead a group of K--1st grade students daily
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons, enrichment activities, and SEL routines
• Support homework time and encourage positive learning habits
• Implement project-based learning aligned with ASPIRA curriculum
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom and ensure smooth transitions
• Communicate with Site Director regarding attendance, incidents, or concerns
• Collaborate with staff to support program events and family engagement
• Uphold ASPIRA values and classroom expectations with patience and consistency
* Qualifications*
• Experience working with young children (K--1st preferred) 2 + years.
• Ability to manage a small group with structure, empathy, and consistency
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability, professionalism, and a genuine love for working with children
• Ability to plan creative, hands-on activities
• High school diploma required; college coursework in education, child development, or related fields preferred
• Must pass background clearances (FBI, PA Criminal, Child Abuse, NSOR)
* Ideal Candidate*
We're looking for someone who is:
• Warm, nurturing, and patient
• Energetic and creative