Program Leader - Temporary Assignment

Neighborhood House, Inc.; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,859,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood House, Inc. in Portland is seeking a Program Leader to support an after-school program for ages 5-12. This temporary, 30 hours/week role develops and teaches curriculum, supervises activities, and may act as substitute program coordinator when needed.

The ideal candidate is reliable, flexible, and capable of managing licensing requirements, PBIS guidelines, and family communications while collaborating with the Program Coordinator to ensure a safe, engaging environment.

Qualifications

• 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 childhood development and K-5th grade education.
• GED required, AA degree preferred, or ORO Step 6.
• 1 year of experience with children in a licensed facility or comparable program.
• Reliable transportation.
• Experience writing and teaching curriculum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum and activities for the after-school program with 5-12 year olds.
• Work with 15:1 ratio, assist with homework, group activities, and recess.
• Collaborate with Program Coordinator to plan lessons and activities.
• Participate in team meetings and ensure site readiness.
• Communicate with parents at drop-off and pick-up.
• Adhere to licensing regulations and school rules.
• Assist with payments and paperwork to admin office and maintain licensing compliance.
• Train and support new staff and substitute as needed.
• Respond to emails and calls professionally and promptly.
• Oversee and train other teachers; lead site in Coordinator's absence.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Problem-solving

MS Office

Education

GED

AA degree or ORO Step 6

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Program Leader - Temporary Assignment

Full Time - 30 hours Professional Portland, OR, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1423

• Status: 30 hours per week, Temporary role with protentional end date of October 30, 2026.
• Salary: $21.17 per hour
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 11:30am - 6pm. During PPS scheduled in-service days, we operate full-day camps and need staff coverage for various shifts between 7:30am - 6pm.

About Neighborhood House:

Neighborhood House is a non-profit agency providing social services for children, families, seniors, and people experiencing food and housing insecurity. We have been engaging in anti-poverty work for a 120 years, offering a safety net to ensure that our community has the support they need to thrive.

Our School Age Program

Neighborhood House operates after school programs at four North and NE Portland elementary schools, providing children a safe, fun, and engaging space.

Position Summary

This is a position for an after-school program with kids ages 5-12. The Float Program Leader supports Program Coordinators by developing and teaching curriculum each day as well as supporting students in social and emotional development. The program leader also serves as the substitute program coordinator and should be able to manage the site in the absence of the program coordinator. This position requires a person who is reliable, flexible, and can take initiative.

Primary Responsibilities

The Program Leader (PL) works closely with the PC to develop curriculum and activities for the classroom. The PL is familiar with and adheres to licensing regulations, and works with children in a 15:1 ratio; this includes assisting with homework, group activities, recess, and serving snacks.

Job Duties:

• Work with children ages 5-12 in an after-school program using PBIS.
• Work with children in a 15 to 1 ratio, assisting with homework and structured group activities as well as supervising free choice and recess.
• Work with the Program Coordinator to develop curriculum and plan lessons and activities for the classroom.
• Actively participate in team meetings.
• Ensure that the site is adequately prepared for children to arrive.
• Communicate with parents at drop off and pick up about specifics of each child’s day.
• Become familiar with and adhere to licensing regulations for the program and school rules and requirements.
• Assist the Program Coordinator with turning in payments and paperwork to the admin office and maintain compliance with licensing rules.
• Professionally collaborate with members of the site as well as other Neighborhood House sites
• Help the program coordinator create and maintain behavior plans when needed.
• Help train new staff by reviewing expectations with them and coaching them through their first weeks.
• Respond to emails, phone calls and other communication from supervisors and colleagues in a timely and professional manner.
• Obtain 24 hours of training each licensing year and submit to ORO.
• Aid program coordinator in overseeing and training other teachers.
• Assume responsibility for the program in the absence of the Program Coordinator.

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 childhood development and general principles of K-5th grade education with documentation to prove.
• GED required, AA degree preferred, or ORO Step 6.
• 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed facility or comparable program.
• Must have 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.
• Capacity to work independently and within a team, demonstrating problem-solving skills.
• Dedicated, reliable, organized with a strong interest in working with children and in education.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience writing and teaching curriculum.

This is a temporary position and is not benefit eligible.