UACS Summer Group Leader

Job Description Summary

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. Summer Group Leaders provide enthusiastic, educational direct service to students, participate in leading and implementing activities, participate in reflective practice and assist with management of necessary data collection (like attendance and participation). The position reports to the Site Director or Program Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required, College degree preferred in early childhood education, education or social service fields
• Experience: 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
• Completion and passing of funder-required compliance documentation and all Federal and State background checks/clearances
• Experience with working in School District of Philadelphia, urban settings and diverse student populations
• Ability to be flexible and work on a team
• Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills
• Punctual and regular attendance

Responsibilities

• BE POSITIVE, PHYSICALLY ENGAGED, HIGH ENERGY AND FUN!!
• Use trauma-informed care practices
• Ensure that children are safe at all times. This includes 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 (classrooms etc.)
• 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 Programs
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule

Varies - some average of 35 - 37 hours/week Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm; 8:30am - 5pm

ALL STAFF MUST complete background clearances and funder-required compliance documentation by May 22,2026.

Required training on Penn's campus and at local West Phila. Public school sites from Monday 6/15/26 - Thursday 6/18/26 from 8:30AM - 4PM (Friday 6/19/26 the University is closed for Juneteenth holiday.)

There may be a virtual orientation session in early June, as schedules allow

6-week Summer Enrichment Program runs from Monday 6/22/2026 - Friday 7/31/2026

Compensation

$18-22 per hour commensurate with experience