Program Leader

• Status: 30 hours per week.
• Location: Floating between 4 sites located in N and NE Portland (mileage reimbursement available)
• Salary: $21.17 per hour

About Neighborhood House: 

Neighborhood House is a non-profit agency providing social services for children, families, seniors, and people experiencing food and housing insecurity. We have been engaging in anti-poverty work for a 120 years, offering a safety net to ensure that our community has the support they need to thrive. 

Our School Age Program

Neighborhood House operates after school programs at four North and NE Portland elementary schools, providing children a safe, fun, and engaging space.

Position Summary

This is a position for an after-school program with kids ages 5-12. The Float Program Leader supports Program Coordinators by developing and teaching curriculum each day as well as supporting students in social and emotional development. The program leader also serves as the substitute program coordinator and should be able to manage the site in the absence of the program coordinator. This position requires a person who is reliable, flexible, and can take initiative. 

Primary Responsibilities

The Program Leader (PL) works closely with the PC to develop curriculum and activities for the classroom. The PL is familiar with and adheres to licensing regulations, and works with children in a 15:1 ratio; this includes assisting with homework, group activities, recess, and serving snacks. 

Job Duties:

• Work with children ages 5-12 in an after-school program using PBIS. 
• Work with children in a 15 to 1 ratio, assisting with homework and structured group activities as well as supervising free choice and recess.
• Work with the Program Coordinator to develop curriculum and plan lessons and activities for the classroom. 
• Actively participate in team meetings.
• Ensure that the site is adequately prepared for children to arrive.
• Communicate with parents at drop off and pick up about specifics of each child’s day.
• Become familiar with and adhere to licensing regulations for the program and school rules and requirements.
• Assist the Program Coordinator with turning in payments and paperwork to the admin office and maintain compliance with licensing rules.
• Professionally collaborate with members of the site as well as other Neighborhood House sites
• Help the program coordinator create and maintain behavior plans when needed.
• Help train new staff by reviewing expectations with them and coaching them through their first weeks. 
• Respond to emails, phone calls and other communication from supervisors and colleagues in a timely and professional manner. 
• Obtain 24 hours of training each licensing year and submit to ORO.
• Aid program coordinator in overseeing and training other teachers.
• Assume responsibility for the program in the absence of the Program Coordinator.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old. 
• Must currently have or be able to obtain and maintain registration in the Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR).
• Knowledge of childhood development and general principles of K-5th grade education with documentation to prove.
• GED required, AA degree preferred, or ORO Step 6.
• 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed facility or comparable program.
• Must have reliable transportation. 
• Experience writing and teaching curriculum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Capacity to work independently and within a team, demonstrating problem-solving skills.
• Dedicated, reliable, organized with a strong interest in working with children and in education.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience writing and teaching curriculum. 

Benefits

Neighborhood House offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, including:  

• 26 days of PTO (increases with tenure) per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Kaiser health, vision, and dental insurance with low employee premiums
• 403b retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance. Voluntary life, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling