Program Leader

Neighborhood House•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Neighborhood House is a nonprofit agency providing social services to children, families, seniors, and people experiencing food and housing insecurity. Its School Age Program operates after-school programs at four North and Northeast Portland elementary schools, providing children with a safe, fun, and engaging space. The Program Leader works in an after-school program serving children ages 5–12. In collaboration with the Program Coordinator, the role develops and teaches daily curriculum and supports children’s social and emotional development. The Program Leader works with children in a 15:1 ratio, assists with homework and group activities, supervises recess and free-choice activities, and serves snacks. The role also serves as substitute Program Coordinator and manages the site when the coordinator is absent. This is a 30-hour-per-week, part-year, benefits-eligible position at Boise Elementary School. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. During PPS scheduled in-service days, the program operates full-day camps and staff cover various shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. The salary is $21.17 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain registration in the Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR).
Knowledge of childhood development and general principles of K–5 education, with documentation to prove it.
GED required; an associate degree is 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, with problem-solving skills.
Dedicated, reliable, organized, and strongly interested 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, including 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 adequately 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, 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 staff 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 supervisors’ and colleagues’ emails, phone calls, and other communications in a timely and professional manner.
Complete 24 hours of training each licensing year and submit training documentation to ORO.
Assist the Program Coordinator in overseeing and training other teachers.
Assume responsibility for the program when the Program Coordinator is absent.