Teacher

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette, Inc.; Hillsboro, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Childcare and Program Discounts

Free YMCA Membership

Retirement Plan: 8% after two years

Flexible Scheduling

Career Path: internal promotions

Job summary

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette, Inc. is hiring part-time for an after-school program in Hillsboro. The role involves supervising staff and volunteers, ensuring a safe, engaging environment for school-age children, and delivering a dynamic curriculum after school.

The position emphasizes building positive relationships with children, families, and the community, with opportunities for advancement and flexible scheduling. Travel to other YMCA sites may occur.

Qualifications

• Pass a YMCA Background Check.
• At least 240 hours of qualifying experience with school age children in the past five years, an Associates or higher degree in a related field, or a Step 6 on the Oregon Registry.
• Meet all Program Leader standards as dictated by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care.
• Current enrollment in the Oregon State Childcare Registry or ability to enroll prior to employment.
• CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Food Handlers certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Supervise aides and volunteers under the Lead Teacher or Site Director.
• Maintain a safe and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Implement a fun and engaging curriculum.
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and the school community.
• Occasionally travel to YMCA sites outside Portland to support programs.
• Attend company events when scheduled.

Skills

YMCA Background Check

School-age experience

CPR/First Aid knowledge

Education

Associates or higher in a related field

Oregon Registry Step 6

Job description

Do you want rewarding work focused on providing a fun, safe, and positive social-emotional experience for students before and after school? Work alongside other passionate individuals to support and enrich the lives of our school age students.

The YMCA is looking for fun, hard working, individuals looking to make an impact in our community. This position will provide after school care in Hillsboro School district. This position is part time, Monday through Friday, with hours of 1:45-6:00pm (1:15-6:00 on Wednesdays).

• Sick Pay: 1.5 hours for every 40 hours worked
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Childcare and Program Discounts
• Free Household Membership to a YMCA Fitness Facility
• Retirement Plan: 8% contribution after two years worked (must meet certain criteria).
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Path: Promotion to management positions from within the organization
  

Job Responsibilities:

A Teacher will work in the program supervising aides and volunteers. Responsibilities include assisting the Lead Teacher or Site Director in maintaining a safe and developmentally appropriate classroom environment, implementing a fun and engaging curriculum, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and the school community. Work is primarily performed at YMCA Before and After School programs in Hillsboro. At times, staff may be asked to travel outside of Portland to fill in at other childcare sites within the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette Association. There may be times when staff are asked to attend company events outside of their regular schedule. Staff will be notified ahead of time if and when this happens.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Pass a YMCA Background Check
• At least 240 hours of qualifying experience working with school age children in the past five years, an Associates or higher degree in a related field, or a Step 6 on the Oregon Registry.
• Meet all Program Leader standards as dictated by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care.
• Current enrollment in the Oregon State Childcare Registry or ability to enroll prior to employment.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Current Food Handlers certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.