Afterschool Teacher

Job Title: Afterschool Teacher

WAGE:
Teacher Assistant: $17.50-$18.85/hour FTE: Part-time
Teacher: $19-$20/hour FTE: Part-time
Site Manager: $24-$27/hour FTE: Full-time*

*Check below for specific Site Manager qualifications

SHIFT:
Teachers/Assistants: 2:00/3:00pm (depending on the site) to 6:00pm*
Site Manager: split shift - 7:00-9:00am, and then 1:00-6:00pm*
*Shifts subject to change during early release and all-day care days.
 

BENEFITS: PJA offers a generous time off plan including: Sick Leave, Vacation, PTO and Holiday pay. Plus, paid planning time and professional development. All staff are also gifted a free membership to the MJCC, and we offer tuition discounts for children of our employees. Full time employees are also eligable to participate in medical and dental plans.

JOB SUMMARY: Afterschool Teachers are responsible for the direct care and supervision of youth in PJA Before and Afterschool programs. This position provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, social and emotional development of students in an afterschool setting.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates may bring any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. This would typically include:

• High School Diploma or GED; AND
• At least 18 years of age; AND
• Enrolled in Central Background Registry (Required: get started HERE if not already enrolled); AND
• 240 hours of qualifying experience in a comparable youth program; OR
• An AA/BA Degree in an area related to child development or education

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These examples represent the essential functions of the position. They are not, however, inclusive of all the duties the position may be assigned to perform.)

• ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING: Plan and implement developmentally appropriate daily curriculum in accordance with PJA Afterschool Department policies and expectations. Assist in leading groups of varying sizes independently and as assigned.
• SUPERVISION: Monitor youth and afterschool spaces to ensure safety. Maintain positive communication with youth. Model appropriate problem solving behavior and maintain positive student guidance and interaction. Respond appropriately to incidents and injuries, providing first aid as necessary and implementing developmentally appropriate behavior support and safety measures as necessary.
• COMMUNICATION: Communicate courteously and work collaboratively and effectively with PJA & PPS staff, parents, students and the public. Share responsibility for supervision of all students. Attend and participate in staff meetings. Inform parents of daily issues and progress while maintaining confidentiality. Check and respond to daily & weekly program related communications.
• RULESET: Follow School Age Childcare Ruleset and all PJA-Afterschool policies including but not limited to: maintain staff to student ratios; maintain group size; ensure appropriate health and safety management; follow standard safety and security procedures; assist in nutrition/snack preparation; monitor and maintain attendance and tracking systems; conduct intermittent head counts; inform supervisor of student absences; monitor student transitions; maintain timesheet; ensure program cleanliness; open/close program as necessary; maintain appropriate work habits including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of planning time.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Obtain 15 annual clock hours of professional development through attendance at workshops, seminars, trainings, and conferences. We provide no-cost training opportunities throughout the year.
• Other Duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is performed in an environment that is quite noisy and busy, and may include exposure to biological and environmental conditions including body fluids and waste, germs, and childhood illnesses
• May include lifting children or heavy items (up to 50 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, reaching, standing, climbing and walking
• Requires vision and hearing within standard ranges and clear speaking ability

PJA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Portland Jewish Academy (PJA) is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating, and promoting the best-qualified individuals for positions at all levels in the organization. We provide Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based on how an individual's skills and qualifications meet the responsibilities of the position for which they have applied. An individual will be free from discrimination based on characteristics protected by law such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related physical, mental, or sensory disability, or other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local laws. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. PJA will make reasonable accommodations, including modification of organizational policies and procedures in appropriate cases for qualified individuals with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship.