Monday, August 2, 2010

Mosaic

Afterschool Program Staff, The Pittsburgh Project - Pittsburgh, PA

 

Posted: 8/2/10

 

About The Pittsburgh Project:
The Pittsburgh Project is a nonprofit community development organization with a 25-year track record of developing leaders and serving the city’s most vulnerable residents.  Our year-round staff of 51 operates a progressive series of summer and afterschool programs for 450 urban young people, deploys over 2800 people annually to perform free home repairs for Pittsburgh’s in-need elderly homeowners, and spearheads economic development and job training efforts in our Pittsburgh neighborhood.

Positions:
Our team includes teachers for grades K-5, 6-8, or 9-12, performing arts instructors, visual arts instructors, computer teachers, math specialists, reading specialists, and leadership development teachers.  All positions are hourly, and vary in schedule and pay rate.

Currently open positions include including BASIC Academy Floater Teacher, BASIC Academy Teacher, Computer Instructor - Elementary, Performing Arts Instructor, Reach Academy Teacher, and Visual Arts Instructor.  For complete job descriptions and an application, please visit www.pittsburghproject.org.

Qualifications:

  • a commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ over life and a solid grasp of the Bible
  • a willingness and ability to articulate one’s Christian faith
  • a desire to help children grow academically, socially, and spiritually
  • experience teaching a small group of urban students
  • enjoy working with urban young people in grades K-5, 6-8, or 9-12, depending on the position
  • proficiency in the skills required in the job description
  • a teachable spirit
  • a commitment to working as part of a team with other staff members
  • organizational skills and problem solving skills
  • a commitment to affirming the vision, mission, and goals of The Pittsburgh Project
  • must be at least 18 years old (some positions require older applicants)

Accountability:
All positions work as part of The Pittsburgh Project’s Youth Development team and are supervised by Karen Dreyer, Director of Youth Development, and her staff.

 

TO APPLY:  Please download complete job descriptions and an application at www.pittsburghproject.org. They include details on schedule, salary, and responsibilities. Please send your completed application, along with a resume and cover letter, to Julie Minton, at our office. Julie can also field your questions about the positions, at 412/321-1678 x154 or jminton@pittsburghproject.org.

 

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