About the Organization

Greene Street Friends School is a renowned and cutting-edge organization where you can make a real impact in the lives of children. The school's commitment to equity makes it unique in the City of Philadelphia. If our mission resonates with you, then this could be the greatest job you've ever had. The school has a current enrollment of 350 students, Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade, and employs dedicated faculty and staff. Since 1855, Greene Street Friends School has educated children according to the Quaker principles of honesty, respect for the individual, peac,e and simplicity. That tradition of innovation continues today with an emphasis on hands-on learning, peaceful methods of conflict resolution, cultural understanding, community service, environmental education, and the thoughtful incorporation of technology into the curriculum. Strong fundamentals and ethical strength prepare our students for a rapidly changing world and enable them to succeed with enthusiasm for learning and for life.

At Greene Street Friends School, we seek a dynamic professional workforce that demonstrates enthusiasm for our mission and demonstrates a commitment to co-creating an affirming and inclusive learning community. Interested candidates must complete an application and provide a resume, cover letter, and three references.

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

Based on an award-winning and time-tested national model, Horizons at Greene Street Friends is a longitudinal summer enrichment program that is designed to prevent summer learning loss among students from under-resourced communities. Over the course of six weeks, students are fully immersed in a summer experience that combines academic instruction, experiential learning opportunities, and swim lessons. Our program is rounded out by project-based learning that helps students to think critically, and a life skills curriculum aimed at growing social-emotional competencies.

While many students lose 2-3 months of learning during the summer, students in our program have consistently gained math and reading skills each summer, increasing their preparedness to return to school in September. Nationally, 91% of Horizons students attend college or a post-secondary program.

A longitudinal program, participants begin the program in kindergarten and return each year through eighth grade, creating an opportunity for deep, long-term relationships with students and their families. This summer, we will serve 150+ students in grades PreK-8.

It is our hope that Horizons summer staff members will return to the program for more than one summer as we continue to support our students and foster meaningful connections with our families and their students.

Horizons at Greene Street Friends School is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information about Horizons at GSFS, please visit: www.horizonsgreenestreetfriends.org

Job Summary
Horizons at Greene Street Friends School (HGSFS) seeks a Family Engagement Specialist to provide counseling supports for our students and maintain strong relationships between the program and the caregiver community.

This position will work with HGSFS families and the teaching team to develop and implement plans that support the social-emotional well-being of students. Additionally, the individual in this position will play a significant role in developing a year-round family engagement strategy.

This is a summer position taking place from June 22 to July 31, 2026. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 am to 3:30 pm.

Employee Classification
Temporary/Seasonal

Position Type/Work Hours
Full or part-time/number of hours per week or work schedule

Reports to: Executive Director

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide student support through behavioral intervention and motivation strategies                    Aid in the implementation of a life skills curriculum focused on social-emotional competencies    Help to facilitate teacher-caregiver relationships                                                                              Work collaboratively with caregivers to develop and implement remediation plans for students    Work with families to discuss and connect with outside supports (e.g. outpatient therapist, etc.) when more social-emotional support is needed                                                                                Aid in the development and implementation of crisis management protocols                                Maintain records of student conduct and family outreach activities                                                  Participate in program field trips and enrichment activities as needed                                              Attend all mandatory staff trainings and meetings

Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position is warm, attentive, collaborative, and possesses an understanding of how culture, race, and socio-economics intersect within the learning experiences of young people. Other qualifications include:

Passion for education equity, social-emotional wellness, and the HGSFS mission                            Experience working with underserved youth and communities                                                        Working towards a degree that will give training and experience using effective behavioralhealth strategies                                                                                                                                            Working towards a degree that will help them learn to provide counseling and/or structuredemotional support to youth                                                                                                Strong relational skills, demonstrated through warmth and the ability to work well with a team    Ability to maintain the confidence of students and their families                                                      Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal                                                                  Working towards an MSW degree or other counseling-related degree

Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times with or without accommodations.

Compensation:
The Family Engagement Specialist will receive a stipend of $6,250 for the entirety of the six-week commitment

Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Grace Cannon, gcannon@greenestreetfriends.org, with the subject line “Family Engagement Specialist.”

About Horizons (Greene Street Friends School)

Founded in 1855, Greene Street Friends School has operated continuously in central Germantown section of Philadelphia. The school’s curriculum emphasizes Quaker values, academic strength, and cultural competence. Greene Street graduates attend the top private and public magnet high schools, the largest percentage attending Central High School. Since the mid-1960’s the school has implemented a mission-based business model that prioritizes financial accessibility, with an enrollment of 45% - 55% students of color. Over the past twenty years, the school has doubled both in enrollment and campus size. Current enrollment is 320 students on a campus of three acres. The annual budget is $5M, no debt.

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