Lead Instructor

IRCO•Portland, OR

20d•$26,244

About The Position

The Lead Instructor supports the implementation of the Kindergarten Transition (KT) program by providing direct services to children and families as they prepare for a successful start to kindergarten. The Lead Instructor creates a welcoming, community-responsive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that promotes early learning, school readiness, and family engagement. In this role, the Lead Instructor collaborates closely with the Program Coordinator and team members to plan and facilitate daily classroom activities, family engagement sessions, and community-based learning opportunities. The Lead Instructor prepares lesson materials, guides children through routines, supports social-emotional development, and models for positive behavior and communication. Within the Kindergarten Transition program, this work includes: Building relationships with children and caregivers to support the transition into school settings Encouraging early literacy, numeracy, and fine/gross motor skill development Supporting families in understanding school expectations, resources, and processes Creating a respectful and engaging environment that honors each child’s and family’s identity The Lead Instructor participates in team meetings, reflections, and ongoing training to support continuous program improvement. While the Lead Instructor may share observations and feedback with program leadership, this position does not include supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying. This would typically include:
B.A./B.S. in early childhood education or related field or equivalent experience
Experience tutoring and/or instructing children
Experience working with populations whose native language is not English, students and staff from varied diverse backgrounds
Experience using positive reinforcement to manage student behavior
Experience utilizing, developing, and implementing literacy, math, and social emotional learning curriculum
Experience working with multibackground youth and families
Must be able to pass to a criminal background and fingerprint check

Responsibilities

Outreach and enroll families into the Kindergarten Transition program
Prepare and deliver kindergarten preparedness curriculum to students
Create and maintain positive classroom environment
Prepare and bring activities according to children’s age and stage of development
Ability to work with 3- and 5-year-old students
Engage with and support families in their child’s learning
Ability to be flexible and creative in meeting educational needs of multiple students with different language and developmental needs
Work closely with Program Coordinator to ensure curriculum aligns with program goals and objectives
Participate in staff meetings, and trainings to support program’s goals
Keep accurate and timely attendance records of students
Keep track and input program data
Ability to meet multiple, including conflicting deadlines
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to work flexible hours to meet the availability of clients
Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO’s mission, vision, and values-based initiatives.

Benefits

Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
Work that helps your community
3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting
3% match for student loans or college savings
12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending account