Evening School (YouthBuild Philly Flex) - Healthcare Instructor

About the role

The YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition-free public charter high school serving young people ages 17–20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. Our program supports students in earning a high school diploma while gaining career exposure, industry certifications, and postsecondary pathways. The Evening School (YouthBuild Philly Flex) is a new program designed for students who are working during the day and need a flexible pathway to earn their diploma and build a career path.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver hands-on healthcare skills instruction in lab and classroom settings
• Prepare students for CPR, First Aid, HHA, CNA, and other relevant certifications
• Assess student mastery and provide frequent, actionable feedback
• Maintain lab safety, equipment, and instructional materials
• Collaborate with the specialized services team to ensure student success, by providing teacher input, attending IEP meetings and ensuring all students receive accommodations and modifications per their students’ IEPs and/or English language needs
• Track student progress, give frequent actionable feedback to students and communicate student progress to the greater community through PowerSchool
• Facilitate one section of independent study hall per day, providing a structured, supportive environment where students can focus on academic tasks, access guidance as needed, and develop effective study habits while ensuring a quiet and productive atmosphere
• Provide mentorship to a cohort of 4–5 students, offering consistent academic and personal support to help them stay on track toward meeting graduation requirements
• Support students enrolled in CNA, Phlebotomy, or related programs as needed
• Contribute to a collaborative startup culture and continuous improvement of the Evening School program

Requirements

• Deeply aligned to YouthBuild’s mission and believe in second chances and reengagement
• Thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments and enjoying building systems from the ground up
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven
• Collaborative and relationship-centered
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and cross-functional projects
• Bring a strong sense of ownership and initiative
• Experience working in the healthcare field required
• CNA certification preferred
• Experience training or supervising in a healthcare setting preferred
• CPR and First Aid instructor certification preferred
• Experience working with youth or alternative education settings preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field preferred

Qualifications

• Experience working in the healthcare field required
• CNA certification preferred
• Experience training or supervising in a healthcare setting preferred
• CPR and First Aid instructor certification preferred
• Experience working with youth or alternative education settings preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field preferred

Skills

• Strong relationship building
• Flexibility
• Commitment to helping students persist and graduate

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate ($50.00 per hour)
• Option to enroll in our 401(k) savings plan
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Strong community support and involvement
• Generous time off

Pay

Competitive hourly rate ($50.00 per hour)

Schedule

Part-time, 10 months