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West Philadelphia Cooperative School (WPCS) is hiring a part-time afternoon Preschool Teacher! WPCS is a progressive, play-based, mixed age cooperative preschool where parents take an active role in contributing to their child’s education. Below are qualities we believe reside at the center of excellent candidates:

• Genuinely loving and honoring young children.
• Seeing yourself as a facilitator of children’s growth and learning.
• Managing one’s words and emotions responsibly.
• Feeling excited about collaborating with others in a teaching team.
• Getting your hands dirty every day.
• Demonstrating a desire to grow as a teacher.
• Bringing humor and honesty to your teaching journey.

Required:

• 2+ years experience with children ages 2-5 in a group educational setting.
• Clearances:
• PA Child Abuse clearance
• PA Criminal Background Check
• FBI Fingerprinting
• Mandated Reporter training
• National Sex Offender Registry Verification

Details:

• Monday to Friday, 2:00pm-6:00pm (20 hours per week).
• Immediate hire.
• Starting salary is $17-$18/hour with PTO, optional health and dental insurance.

Please email your resume and a paragraph about why you are interested in teaching at West Philadelphia Cooperative School to: wpcs.personnel@gmail.com.

If you are interested in joining our substitute teacher list, please contact the Personnel Parent at wpcs.personnel@gmail.com.