Teacher's Aide

Job Type

Part-time

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 assist in providing after school care at Portland Public Schools. This is a part time position with hours from 2:00-6:00pm.

Benefits:

• 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's Aide will work in the program under the guidance and instruction of teachers. Responsibilities include assisting lead staff 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 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
• 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 14 years of age

Salary Description

Starting at $17.00 hr.