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The Program Instructor supports the delivery of HAVEN's after-school program for children in grades K-5 at Jane Addams Place, a family shelter at 11th and Lehigh in North Philadelphia. This role focuses on facilitating literacy, arts, and movement activities, supervising children and youth interns, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Assist with instruction and activity facilitation for HAVEN's after-school programming
  • Lead small-group activities across literacy, arts, and movement blocks
  • Support supervision of children in grades K-5 and high-school youth interns
  • Help with session set-up, transitions, and clean-up
  • Must have availability for at least one full shift per week starting in September 2026 (Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday from 4:15PM - 6:15 PM)
  • Attend HAVEN trainings and complete required clearances before working
  • (Optional) Instructors hired for the fall semester will be eligible to continue in the role during the spring semester
     

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Fluent in English
  • Ability to pass required background checks
    • PA Child Abuse History
    • PA Criminal History Background Check (PATCH)
    • FBI Fingerprint Check
       

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing or have completed a college degree
  • Interest in education, child development, social work, arts, or a related field
  • Experience working with elementary-aged children (tutoring, camp counseling, babysitting, coaching, etc.) 
  • Experience with literacy, arts, and/or movement instruction
  • Strong communication skills and reliability
  • Passion for youth development, educational equity, and/or housing justice
     

Compensation

  • $15.00 per hour
  • Public transportation costs to and from shifts will be covered.


 Application Requirements

To be considered for the Program Instructor role, you must submit the following to info@havenphl.org by Thursday, August 6th, 2026:

  • Resume 
  • Cover letter

 

Application Timeline

The application and decision timeline is outlined below. The following is subject to change.

  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The final date to submit applications is August 6th, 2026.
  • Selected applicants will be contacted to set up a video interview by August 10th, 2026 for August 13th and 14th.
  • Applicants will be notified about the final role decision by August 19th, 2026.