Teacher

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Plans

Holiday Pay

Vacation Pay

Sick Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Childcare Discounts

Free YMCA Membership

Retirement Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Promotion Opportunities

Job summary

The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette seeks a 'Teacher' to provide a positive, enriching experience for students before and after school hours. This role involves supervising aides, implementing engaging curricula, and supporting students' social-emotional development. Full-time and part-time positions are available with various responsibilities focused on community enrichment.

Qualifications

• 240 hours of experience working with school age children in the past five years required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing curriculum.

Skills

Supervision of aides and volunteers

Creating engaging curriculum

Building relationships

Education

Associates degree or higher in a related field

Job description

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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.

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 Portland Public Schools. There are part time and full time positions available, Monday through Friday, with full time with hours of 6:15-9:00am and 2:00-6:00pm or part time hours of 2:00-6:00pm.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Plans: Medical, dental, and vision for full-time staff
• Holiday Pay: 9 paid holidays for full-time staff
• Vacation Pay: 10 days for full-time staff, increasing after two years of work
• 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 Portland. 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.
• At least 18 years of age

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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