Program Leader- Float

Neighborhood House • Portland, OR

12d • $0 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Neighborhood House is a nonprofit agency providing social services for children, families, seniors, and people experiencing food and housing insecurity. Its school-age programs operate at four elementary schools in North and Northeast Portland, providing a safe, fun, and engaging after-school space for children.

The Float Program Leader works with children ages 5–12 and supports Program Coordinators by developing and teaching curriculum and supporting students’ social and emotional development. The role floats between four sites in North and Northeast Portland and serves as substitute Program Coordinator, managing a site when the coordinator is absent. The position requires reliability, flexibility, initiative, and collaboration.

This is a part-year position scheduled for 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. During Portland Public Schools in-service days, the program runs full-day camps, requiring coverage for various shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mileage reimbursement is available.

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 child development and general principles of K–5 education, with documentation to prove it.
• GED required, or an AA degree preferred, or ORO Step 6.
• One year of experience working with children in a licensed facility or comparable program.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating problem-solving skills.
• Dedication, reliability, organization, and a strong interest in working with children and education.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Experience writing and teaching curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Work with children ages 5–12 in an after-school program using PBIS.
• Supervise children in a 15:1 ratio, assisting with homework and structured group activities and supervising free choice and recess.
• Work with the Program Coordinator to develop curriculum and plan classroom lessons and activities.
• Participate actively in team meetings.
• Ensure the site is prepared for children’s arrival.
• Communicate with parents at drop-off and pick-up about each child’s day.
• Learn and follow program licensing regulations and school rules and requirements.
• Assist the Program Coordinator with submitting payments and paperwork to the administrative office and maintaining licensing compliance.
• Collaborate professionally with site members and staff at other Neighborhood House sites.
• Help the Program Coordinator create and maintain behavior plans when needed.
• Help train new staff by reviewing expectations and coaching them during their first weeks.
• Respond to emails, phone calls, and other communications from supervisors and colleagues in a timely and professional manner.
• Complete 24 hours of training each licensing year and submit the training to ORO.
• Assist the Program Coordinator in overseeing and training other teachers.
• Assume responsibility for the program when the Program Coordinator is absent.

Benefits

• 26 days of paid time off per year, increasing with tenure.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Kaiser health, vision, and dental insurance with low employee premiums.
• 403(b) 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED