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Posted: 25-Apr-25
Location: PA
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: 495606
Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world. The 425?acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods.
Who We Are:
The Chester Children’s Chorus seeks Elective Teachers for its 2025 Summer Learning Program, which runs from Monday, June 23 through Thursday, July 24.
Founded in 1994 by Dr. John Alston, the Chester Children's Chorus (CCC) provides rigorous music and math education to Chester, Pennsylvania students (grades 3-12). All CCC students are invited to attend the five-week CCC Summer Learning Program on the Swarthmore College campus. Students participate in daily choral music instruction, dance, art, academic and physical education classes.
We welcome interesting and creative class curricula. Examples of previous classes include history, creative writing, art, and dance. Camp occurs on the Swarthmore College campus.
Who you are:
- Attend pre-camp staff orientation.
- Design, prepare and implement an elective curriculum for two or threer separate groups of middle and high school-aged Chorus members during one-hour elective courses, Monday through Thursday.
- Prepare for and set up an exhibition of student work at the end of the summer program.
- Prepare a summary report of class activities at the end of the program.
- Elective Teachers report to the Managing and Education Director with added support from program staff.
What you bring:
- At least three years experience teaching middle and high school children
- Strong communication, time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated interest and enjoyment in working with young people and supporting their healthy growth and development
- A responsive and nurturing teaching style
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
What You Will Get:
You’ll work at one of the world's most renowned liberal arts Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420-acre campus and collaborative work environment. Come join a team of passionate, creative people who work hard and have fun supporting the College students, faculty, and staff.
If you are excited about this role, we want to hear from you!
Please submit your resume and cover letter, including a description of your elective class proposal.
Act 153 Required by Position
This position may regularly interact with minors. Under Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law, (23 Pa. Cons. Stat. §§6301, et seq.) employees who have direct contact with minors are required to obtain the following background clearances prior to the start of employment:
- Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) through the Pennsylvania State Police
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA) through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
- FBI Criminal History Background Check (FBI Fingerprint).
Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
