Must pass criminal background check through Oregon Department of Education and Centennial School District 28J
Must be 18 years old
Willingness to complete training on child abuse reporting and classroom management skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Excellent multitasking skills and ability to prioritize and complete multiple and varied tasks
Understanding of client confidentiality and privacy
This job takes place in person, at Powell Butte
Positions require some analysis of problems or decision-making ability
A well protected environment with minimal hazards or obstacles
The work schedule is 1pm-5pm, Monday-Thursday, while SUN extended day classes are in session. Hours per week not to exceed 20hrs. SUN sessions run 8-10 weeks and may not offer hours in between sessions.
Responsibilities
Treat youth and fellow staff respectfully while executing classroom management and adhering to school rules
Create, develop and/or implement an age-appropriate curriculum for youth enrichment classes. Examples include art, soccer, music, writing, crafts, STEM, drama, etc.
Record and report accurate attendance
Support SUN Manager with registration paperwork and program implementation.
Support SUN Manager with data collection and data entry for all required databases.
Support SUN Manager with behavior and classroom management for classes during extended day programming.
Support SUN Manager with first aid needs of students participating in the activities.
Support program partners, SUN hourly staff, volunteers and program vendors with onsite orientation
Serve as a substitute to perform the duties of SUN Manager when manager is not available
Encourage and assist youth with homework and schoolwork, when applicable
Communicate effectively with SUN Site Manager and parents about student successes and challenges.
Support school family nights, special events and program & event promotion as needed.
Ensure all shared classrooms and spaces are clean and well organized at the end of the program day
Attend site-specific SUN staff meetings and orientations.
Ability to develop culturally responsive and respectful relationships with students, their families and all community members we serve
Ability to use good judgment when working with youth in a school setting
Actively work to disrupt racism and systematic oppression through inclusive program practice and implementation
Effectively work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Utilize bilingual skills to support culturally specific communication to students, families and clients in their preferred language, when possible
Support hunger relief efforts for the SUN site, as needed.
Desired Qualifications
High School degree or equivalent is preferred
Fluency in a language other than English, especially top languages spoken at your school, is preferred
Experience working directly with young people in groups of 15 or more is preferred
Experience planning and implementing lesson plans for school-aged youth preferred
Experience with classroom management and behavior management preferred
Enthusiastic attitude and passion for education and/or food security