Assistant Program Leader

Neighborhood House•Portland, OR

11d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Program Leader (APL) supports teachers in developing and teaching curriculum and helps children with social and emotional development. This entry-level position offers an opportunity to gain professional experience working with youth, developing curriculum, and contributing to a community-based nonprofit. The APL may design and implement age-appropriate curriculum based on shared interests with the children and works closely with the Program Leader and Program Coordinator to provide safe, structured learning and socio-emotional development opportunities. The APL works 21 hours per week during the school-year program, with hours centered on after-school programming. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., plus one additional weekly hour for a team meeting. On school in-service days, full-day camps operate and staff coverage is needed across various shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. This is a part-year position; hours during Spring, Fall, Winter, and Summer Camps are not guaranteed and depend on enrollment and program needs. The School Year Program runs August 17, 2026, through June 11, 2027. The position supports children in a 15:1 ratio under the supervision of teacher-qualified staff. Duties include assisting with homework and group activities, supervising recess and free-choice time, serving snacks, supporting lesson planning and classroom setup, communicating with parents, completing administrative tasks, and maintaining classroom cleanliness. The APL attends meetings and trainings and completes at least 20 hours of job-related training per licensing year, submitting training documentation to ORO.

Requirements

Dedicated, reliable, and organized, with a strong interest in working with children and education.
Ability to use MS Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents.
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions.
Ability to analyze and problem-solve.
Must currently have or be able to obtain and maintain registration in the Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR).
Must obtain a Food Handler's Card and CPR/First Aid Certification within 30 days of employment; costs are covered by the organization.
Experience with MS Office applications and technology.

Nice To Haves

Some experience working in an educational or camp setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with school-aged children in a 15:1 ratio under the supervision of a teacher-qualified staff person.
Help students with assignments and homework provided by their grade-level teachers.
Assist with homework and structured group activities and supervise free-choice time and recess.
Support the Program Coordinator and Program Leaders with lesson and activity planning and daily setup.
Learn and use Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Serve snacks.
Communicate professionally with parents at drop-off and pick-up, and respond to emails and phone calls.
Learn and follow program licensing regulations and school rules and requirements.
Complete at least 20 hours of job-related training per licensing year and submit the training to ORO.
Regularly clean and maintain classrooms.
Act as a positive role model to youth.
Communicate student concerns to the Program Coordinator in a timely manner.
Arrive on time and prepare the classroom before children begin arriving.
Support administrative duties as needed, such as making copies and turning in payments.
Collaborate with staff at the site and other sites and attend meetings and trainings.