Togetherhood is a marketplace for independent enrichment providers. We are a trusted source of consistently-outstanding enrichment experiences, across any topic, whether it be arts & crafts, skateboarding, breakdancing, performing arts with Broadway performers, STEM through the lens of Harry Potter, or soccer with a former college athlete. We are a safe, secure community where children can experience the world around them, learn, and, most importantly, have fun with their friends in programs led by other members of the community. Our mission is to enable consistently outstanding enrichment so that everyone (regardless of their circumstances) has the opportunity to become who they aspire to be. We are focused on finding passionate, talented enrichment providers and giving them the autonomy and support they need to create engaging and magical experiences for children.
What You'll DoYou will be matched with opportunities to teach Pokemon-themed classes featuring games and movement to elementary/middle school students at schools, buildings, and communities across Philadelphia / Newtown, PA. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. In this role, you'll have the following responsibilities:
- Conceive of and create an age-appropriate curriculum for your class
- Consistently arrive at your class on time (preferably 15 minutes early!)
- Create and memorable experience for the children in your class to help them grow and develop a passion for your subject matter
- Help children understand why your area of expertise is so wonderful and how it's helped shape you as a person
- We are actively hiring for a class starting in April on Thursdays, from 3:30pm - 4:30pm
- Fun, enthusiastic, experienced instructor, with deep experience teaching school age children
- Able to create positive class community and build relationships with students
- Experience leading your own classes
- Has excitement, joy, and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning
- Cooperative, supportive, flexible
- Has a strong work ethic and do-whatever-it-takes mindset
- At least three references
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We highly value the contributions of experienced educators in our instructor community. Therefore, we require all applicants to:
(1) showcase relevant teaching experience on your resume
(2) If you have a passion for education but lack formal teaching experience, please include a compelling cover letter explaining your interest in teaching and why you believe you would excel in an educational role
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For PA classes, there are additional clearances to fill out. Please see below for details:
PA Child Abuse: Can be completed online at https://www.compass.state.pa.u... -- the cost is $13
PA Criminal Check: can be completed online at https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Clearances/PATCH/Pages/default.aspx -- the cost is $22
FBI Fingerprint/Background History Check: Needs to be scheduled and done in-person https://www.identogo.com/services/live-scan-fingerprinting or Call IdentoGO at: 844-321-2101
***Candidates will be responsible to cover the cost of these clearances.
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What We Do
Togetherhood is a fast-growing technology marketplace dedicated to providing exceptional enrichment opportunities to children throughout New York City.
We envision a world in which people in neighborhoods across the country and around the world come together to teach and learn from one another. Our goal is to make it easy to discover and access the knowledge and expertise that exists within communities. We hope you will join us on this journey.
