Afterschool Teacher at Schnitzer Family Campus - Mittleman Jewish Community Center Portland

After school Teacher job at Schnitzer Family Campus - Mittleman Jewish Community Center .... Portland, OR.

Job Title:

After school Teacher

• Teacher Assistant: $17.50-$18.85/hour (FTE: Part-time)
• Teacher: $19-$20/hour (FTE: Part-time)
• Site Manager: $24-$27/hour (FTE: Full-time)

* Check below for specific Site Manager qualifications

• Teachers/Assistants: 2:00/3:00pm (depending on the site) to 6:00pm
• Site Manager: split shift - 7:00-9:00am, and then 1:00-6:00pm
• Shifts subject to change during early release and all-day care days.

• Generous time off plan includes Sick Leave, Vacation, PTO and Holiday pay.
• Paid planning time and professional development.
• All staff are gifted a free membership to the MJCC.
• Tuition discounts for children of employees.
• Full‑time employees are also eligible to participate in medical and dental plans.

After school Teachers are responsible for the direct care and supervision of youth in PJA Before and After school programs. This position provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, social and emotional development of students in an after school setting.

Candidates may bring any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. This would typically include:

• High School Diploma or GED; AND
• At least 18 years of age; AND
• Enrolled in Central Background Registry (
  
  Required:
  
  get started HERE if not already enrolled); AND
• 240 hours of qualifying experience in a comparable youth program; OR
• An AA/BA Degree in an area related to child development or education

We encourage people of all backgrounds, whether you believe you meet the required qualifications or not, to apply. Visit our website to learn more about our non-discrimination policy, mission and values.

• 21 years or older
• A least one year of experience working with school age youth in a management capacity
• Have verifiable knowledge of child development via education transcripts, references from prior experience or training certificates.
• Have a valid driver's license and an insured, reliable vehicle to transport large materials to and from the program site.
• Site Manager Applicants - Please submit a cover letter with your application

• ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING: Plan and implement developmentally appropriate daily curriculum in accordance with PJA After school Department policies and expectations. Assist in leading groups of varying sizes independently and as assigned.
• SUPERVISION: Monitor youth and after school spaces to ensure safety. Maintain positive communication with youth. Model appropriate problem solving behavior and maintain positive student guidance and interaction. Respond appropriately to incidents and injuries, providing first aid as necessary and implementing developmentally appropriate behavior support and safety measures as necessary.
• COMMUNICATION: Communicate courteously and work collaboratively and effectively with PJA & PPS staff, parents, students and the public. Share responsibility for supervision of all students. Attend and participate in staff meetings. Inform parents of daily issues and progress while maintaining confidentiality. Check and respond to daily & weekly program related communications.
• RULESET: Follow School Age Childcare Ruleset and all PJA-After school policies including but not limited to: maintain staff to student ratios; maintain group size; ensure appropriate health and safety management; follow standard safety and security procedures; assist in nutrition/snack preparation; monitor and maintain attendance and tracking systems; conduct intermittent head counts; inform supervisor of student absences; monitor student transitions; maintain timesheet; ensure program cleanliness;
  
  open/close program as necessary; maintain appropriate work habits including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of planning time.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Obtain 15 annual clock hours of professional development through attendance at workshops, seminars, trainings, and conferences. We provide no-cost training opportunities throughout the year.
• Other Duties…