What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Leader at After School Program position at Neighborhood House?
- Hours: 30 Hours per week, Monday through Friday, 12pm-6pm
- Reports to: Program Coordinator
- Status: Non-exempt
- Location: NE Portland
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 active in anti-poverty work for over 115 years, and believe that everyone should have the community and support they need to thrive. Neighborhood House is committed to a transparent, respectful and welcoming work culture that reflects the culturally rich communities we serve.
Our School Age Program
Neighborhood House operates after-school programs at four North and NE Portland elementary schools.
Purpose of this Role
The Program Leader (PL) works in our after-school program, overseeing children aged 5-12, using PBIS (positive behavioral interventions and supports). This role supports the Program Coordinator (PC) in implementing programs, supervising students’ safety, developing and teaching curriculum each day, as well as supporting students in social and emotional development. This role serves as the substitute Program Coordinator, and manages the site and activities in their absence. The successful PL is reliable, flexible, and can take initiative.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Aid the Program Coordinator in overseeing and training other teachers.
- 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.
- Obtain 24 hours of training each licensing year and submit to ORO.
- Assume responsibility for the program in the absence of the Program Coordinator.
In this role, you will be expected to collaborate with members of your site as well as other sites, attend team and all-staff meetings, and complete trainings.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed facility, camp, or comparable educational setting.
- GED required, AA degree preferred or ORO Step 6.
- Experience writing and/or teaching curriculum.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Knowledge of child development for ages K-12.
- Must currently have or be able to obtain and maintain registration in the Oregon Central Background Registry.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Basic knowledge of MS Office and ability to track time on HR software.
Benefits
Neighborhood House offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous PTO and 12 paid holidays
- Affordable health insurance with 95% of the premium paid by NH
- 403b retirement plan
- Company-paid life insurance. Voluntary long-term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
- FSA
- Employee Assistance Program paid by the organization
- Employees are eligible for credit in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
