Do you love working with children? Do you love working in a multi-cultural environment? Global Kids Extended-day Program at The International School is hiring a Full Time Group Leader who will work with early childhood (3-5 year olds) and Elementary students. The Global Kids Group Leader is a hybrid position that covers teacher breaks in the Early Childhood program and works as a Group Leader in the Extended-day Program, all at The International School. We are centrally located in the South Waterfront area of Portland and are easily accessible by freeways, public transit, and bicycle. For more info about our program, check out our website at https://intlschool.org/globalkids/.
Job Title: Group Leader
Reports to: Global Kids Program Manager
Status: Non-exempt (hourly)
Wage: $15/hour plus benefits
Hours per week: 40 hours
Typical schedule:
Benefits: Include medical, dental, vision plan options and paid time off.
Tuition Discount: Full time TIS employees are eligible for 50% off The International School tuition for their dependents. Financial Aid is available in addition to the employee discount. Global Kids employees are also eligible for 75% off Global Kids Extended-day Program fees.
Essential Functions:
Teaching Curriculum & Classroom Environment
- Plan and lead Global Kids activities in accordance with the curriculum guidelines set by The International School Global Kids Program
- Provide a fun, engaging and educational environment
- Supervise and manage the safety of all children while they attend enrichment classes
- Maintain an organized, safe, and clean learning environment
- Submit lesson plans and supply requests by the stated deadlines
- Work with students to prepare a presentation or exhibit for each end-of-term student showcase
Supervising Students
- Know the location of all students under educator's supervision at all times
- Provide a safe environment for all students
- Notify the Program Manager or Program Coordinator when unsafe conditions exist
- Understand, follow and implement the rules and regulations of the Oregon Office of Child Care
Communicating with Staff
- Read and respond to emails within 48 hours
- Only use the computer in the classroom if it is used for instructional purposes
- Communicate with Program Coordinator, volunteers, and staff in regards to student needs and other relevant information (e.g. notification of allergies or other medical needs, behavior supports, etc).
- Follow the program schedule provided; report any scheduling issues to the Global Kids Program Manager
- Follow substitute procedures as outlined by the Global Kids Program Manager
- Communicate any extreme or repeated behavioral or other camper issues to the Global Kids Program Coordinator or Manager in a timely fashion
- Check in with the Program Coordinator and/or Manager at the beginning and end of your shift in regards to program activities and student progress and/or behavior
Other
- Report for work on your assigned schedule
- Report directly to Global Kids Program Manager if you are late or going to be absent
- Adhere to the rules and regulations of The International School’s Global Kids Program as outlined in the Staff Handbook and work in compliance with those rules and regulations
- Conduct oneself at all times in an appropriate and professional manner
- Attend all required trainings and meetings
- Report to the Global Kids Program Manager, Global Kids Program Coordinator, and Summer Camp Director
- Carry out occasional additional duties as assigned by the Global Kids Program Manager and Global Kids Program Coordinator
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Passionate about working with children and the mission and values of the school and program
- Excellent planning and classroom management skills
- Attentive to details of daily schedules, children’s needs, and paperwork requirements
- Self-starter, hard worker
- Creative, friendly, and welcoming with children and families
- Good, pro-active communicator
- Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Capable of quickly traveling to multiple locations on school campus in all weather including up and down hills, lifting or otherwise carrying 40 pounds, traveling up/down flights of stairs, and standing for long durations.
- Ability to handle the physical demands of working with children ages three through twelve
Required Qualifications-
- At least one year of teaching experience with children in grades K to 5th
- Proficient in written and spoken English
Preferred Qualifications
- At least one year of teaching experience in a school-based program
- Comfortable in an international community with experience living and/or traveling overseas and speaking a language other than English
- Teacher Qualified per the Oregon Office of Child Care
Requirements to start work (these may all be completed upon job offer):
- Enrollment in the Oregon Office of Child Care’s Central Background Registry (register online and complete fingerprints)
- Current Food Handler’s Card (online)
- Current certification in CPR/First Aid (in person)
- Completion of the Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety (ICCHS) course offered through the Oregon Office of Child Care (online course)
- Completion of Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN) or similar course within the state of Oregon (online course)
How to Apply
- Read the complete job description here: https://internationalschool.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
- Select the "apply now" button on the upper right corner of window to complete application.
**Employment is contingent on successful completion of the Oregon Early Learning Division Office of Child Background Check https://ssl7.emp.state.or.us/ccd/**
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