Floating After-School Program Leader – Curriculum & Mentoring

Neighborhood House; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days PTO per year

12 paid holidays per year

Health insurance (Kaiser)

Job summary

Neighborhood House operates after-school programs for children ages 5-12 across four North and NE Portland sites. The Float Program Leader develops daily curriculum, teaches activities, and supports students’ social and emotional growth. This role may substitute as program coordinator in their absence.

The position requires reliability, flexibility, and initiative, along with strong communication skills and a background in education. Mileage is reimbursed between sites.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed facility or comparable program.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of childhood development with documentation to prove.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum with Program Coordinator and plan lessons and activities.
• Maintain 15:1 student ratio and supervise homework, group activities, recess, and snacks.
• Ensure site readiness and safety for arrival of children.
• Communicate with parents at drop-off and pick-up about the day.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Curriculum writing

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

GED

AA degree preferred

ORO Step 6

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Neighborhood House operates after-school programs for children ages 5-12 across four North and NE Portland sites. The Float Program Leader develops daily curriculum, teaches activities, and supports students’ social and emotional growth. This role may substitute as program coordinator in their absence.

The position requires reliability, flexibility, and initiative, along with strong communication skills and a background in education. Mileage is reimbursed between sites.