Preschool Inclusion Support Aide

Description

Friendly House, a nonprofit neighborhood center and social service organization, promotes the interdependence of people from all walks of life to meet educational, recreational, and human service needs in the Portland metropolitan area. Friendly House creates opportunities for people of all income and age groups to increase social capital, which we define as the bonds that encourage mutually beneficial support. We operate three major programs in Northwest Portland:
Friendly House Community Center, Community Services and our Children’s Programs. Founded in 1930, the organization has remained true to its settlement house roots, giving special attention to the needs of people facing extraordinary challenges, including children, low-income families, older adults, and LGBTQ+ older adults, to assure their inclusion in the fabric of society. We encourage applicants to visit our website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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Desirable candidates for the Preschool Inclusion Support Aide position bring enthusiasm for helping children to learn and develop to their fullest potential within a preschool setting. In the Friendly House Preschool program, the Preschool Inclusion Support Aide is responsible for assisting the teaching staff by providing support for classrooms that qualify for Preschool For All inclusion funding.

Non-exempt, regular, full-time, 40 hours/week. $23.16 per hour.

This position is funded through inclusion support funds, which are awarded annually based on program needs. Funding is currently available through June 30, 2027; however, continued funding beyond that date is not guaranteed.

This position is union-eligible and is represented by ILWU Local 5.

Monday to Friday – hours to be arranged, and subject to change based on program needs and student schedules. Program hours are 8 am to 6 pm.

This job is performed in classrooms at Friendly House, Chapman Elementary, Wallace Park and the two-block walking route between Friendly House and the park. The program occasionally travels to other locations for field trips on foot and by bus.

Health and dental package valued at $5,000/year and up to a 4% employer match on employee contributions to our 403(b)-retirement plan, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays (prorated based on FTE). Free access to day camps for employees’ children ages 5–12 (winter, spring break, summer camps), as well as free after-school care for children ages 5–12 who attend Chapman Elementary. A Friendly House fitness membership and discounts on other activities are also provided.

Support implementation of classroom curriculum

• Assist the teaching team to implement daily routines, curriculum, and an inclusive classroom.
• With the teaching team, implement activities that are developmentally appropriate and inclusive of all children (anti-bias curriculum).
• Help set up learning centers in the classroom to facilitate implementation of inclusive curriculum with support from the teaching team.
• Work with the teaching team to ensure the classroom and outdoor environments are adapted to meet the changing needs of the children.
• Help set, clear, clean, and monitor tables for meal services.

Classroom management

• Assist the teaching team to implement a classroom schedule and routines that are predictable for the students with flexibility to accommodate the individual needs of all children in the class.
• Engage students experiencing big emotions using Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports strategies.
• Using current health guidance, strictly adhere to and model all health and safety practices including but not limited to handwashing, cleaning of space,…