About This Role
This role is focused on providing a fun, safe, and positive social-emotional experience for students before and after school. You will work alongside other passionate individuals to support and enrich the lives of school-age students, primarily providing after-school care in Portland Public Schools.
Responsibilities
- Supervise aides and volunteers
- Assist the Lead Teacher or Site Director in maintaining a safe and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
- Implement a fun and engaging curriculum
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and the school community
- Travel outside of Portland to fill in at other childcare sites within the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette Association as needed
- Attend company events outside of the regular schedule as requested
Requirements
- Pass a YMCA Background Check
- At least 240 hours of qualifying experience working with school-age children in the past five years, an Associate's 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 Handler's certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
- At least 18 years of age
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
Important Details
- Employment type: full-time or part-time
- Schedule: Monday through Friday; full-time hours are 6:15-9:00am and 2:00-6:00pm, or part-time hours are 2:00-6:00pm
About the Company
The YMCA is looking for individuals to make an impact in the community by providing before and after school care.
