SUN Extended Day Instructor

Latnet; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Latino Network is seeking a SUN Extended Day Instructor to provide after-school academic and enrichment classes under the supervision of the SUN Site Manager. This part-time, temporary role involves guiding groups of 10-15 students aged 6-14 in Chavez K-8, Scott K-5, Kelly K-5, Kellogg Middle, with a focus on creating a safe and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities include teaching subjects, mentoring students, and participating in safety protocols while supporting educational equity

Qualifications

• Experience planning and providing academic and recreational activities to students in after-school environments.
• Experience working with school-aged children from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Desire and ability to work with children to ensure an enriching, positive, and safe classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach academic and enrichment classes
• Track and ensure academic and development of student groups of 10-15 children, ages 6-14
• Act as a positive role-model for students
• Participate and implement support program safety to ensure students are in a safe environment

Skills

After-school activities

Diversity experience

Student safety

Team player

Job description

Description

Position Title: SUN Extended Day Instructor

Reports To: SUN Community School Site Manager

Classification: Part-time, Non-Exempt,Temporary

Compensation: $16.50-19.00/hr; Depending on skills and experience

Location: PPS: Chavez K-8, Scott K-5, Kelly K-5, Kellogg Middle

RSD: Hartley K-5, Wilkes K-5, Woodland K-5,

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Latino Network's mission is: Leading with love, we cultivate our staff and community as a powerful force for radical social change. We do this through Latino community-driven programs, advocacy, and service. Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination, that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families. We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver training and support, a wide range of services, as well as influence policy.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Latino Network seeks a bilingual mission-driven professional with bi-cultural familiarity with proven nonprofit and community experience to lead a full range of activities for a growing organization. As part of a dedicated team working toward a shared vision, the SUN Extended Day Instructor is charged with supporting the SUN Community School Site Manager. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves position with the capacity to impact the education and wellbeing of hundreds of young Latino children and their families each year. If you are resourceful, able to build strong relationships, and passionate about working for educational equity, then the Latino Network is the place for you.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Extended Day Instructor will work with the SUN Site Manager and Extended Day Coordinator to provide opportunities for academic and enrichment after-school classes.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach academic and enrichment classes
• Track and ensure academic and development of student groups of 10-15 children, ages 6-14
• Act as a positive role-model for students
• Participate and implement support program safety to ensure students are in a safe environment

Requirements

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience planning and providing academic and recreational activities to students in after-school environments.
• Experience working with school-aged children from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Specific area of expertise that you are passionate about and eager to share with students, such as (but not limited to): art, cooking/nutrition, dance, creative writing, environmental science, foreign language, geography, LEGO Robotics, team sports, ultimate Frisbee, etc.
• Desire and ability to work with children to ensure an enriching, positive, and safe classroom setting.
• Experience developing and effectively executing academic and recreational lesson plans to a diverse student population.
• Ability to effectively work within a strength-based, integrated youth support service delivery system.
• Ability to document work continually and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills and ability to prioritize and complete multiple and varied tasks.
• Sensitivity and ability to relate to people from diverse lifestyles, socioeconomic levels, and cultures.
• Willingness to work as a team member and support the mission and goals of Latino Network.

ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly work in the school, and in the community as needed, including client homes, schools, churches, parks, community centers, etc
• Evening and weekend availability may be required, and work hours are flexible to accommodate program implementation; long hours during peak periods
• Reliable car, driver's license, and automobile liability insurance; must be eligible to be an insured driver under Latino Network's Commercial Auto Liability
• May require heavy lifting and walking during events and outreach activities
• Undergoing criminal and passing background check including fingerprinting is required

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required.

Latino Network is an equal opportunity employer. We value and support diversity and inclusion to create a culture of dignity and respect.