Educational Programs Assistant - Part Time

About WHYY

WHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism, eye-opening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our programming. It’s also what drives our hiring.

Below you’ll find an employment opportunity in the fast-paced setting of the Philadelphia region’s leading public media provider. The award-winning professional staff of WHYY sets the bar high in television, radio and online. Whether it’s preparing a program to air or a behind-the-scenes role in support, all positions are vital to continuing—and growing—our impact in our community.

WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about our Social Responsibility Program. It’s how we live.

About the Role

The Educational Programs Assistant will work closely with WHYY’s education team to lead WHYY’s early education programs, continue to build upon existing relationships with community partners and assist with WHYY early childhood events.

This role will assist in creating both new and existing programs for children and their families/caregivers. The Educational Programs Specialist should have a passion and enthusiasm for early literacy and promoting family learning through community partnerships and engagement. This person will have experience with community outreach, event management and early education, specifically ages 0-8.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee early education programs including Little Libraries, Storytimes, Family Math, Media Labs Jr., Family Community Learning Workshops, and other programs for early learners, their families, and their communities.

• Assist with upload of curriculum and content to PBS Learning Media

• Assist with the development of lesson plans and curricula for WHYY kids shows

• Event management including Be My Neighbor Day, community engagements and the WHYY-Billy Penn Regional Spelling Bee.

• Onsite management of Little Libraries including community partnerships, maintenance and future programming.

• Manage and develop community partnerships for current and future programming.

Education: Courses in Early Childhood Education or equivalent experience.

Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience working with children and families ages 0-8.

Technical Skills: Savvy with programs such as Microsoft Suite and Google Suite.

*This is a part-time position with working hours that will fall within the traditional work week and some weekend requirements.