Global Kids -After School Program Group Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Group Leaders ($20/hour) + Assistant Teachers($19/hour)

This position can be Part time or Full Time! (Part time: 17 hours per week, Full time: 32.5 hours per week)

Do you love working with children? Do you love languages and working in a multicultural environment? The Global Kids Extended-day Program at The International School located in downtown Portland Oregon, is hiring a Group Leader to work with our Early Childhood (3 and 4 year olds) and K-5th Grade students daily after school. If you are interested in earning extra pay and enjoy working with children amidst the sounds of laughter, then this is the place to be! Our warm and inclusive environment embraces diverse talent from around the world!

Pay Rate :

Group Leader : $20/hour

Assistant Teachers : $19/hour

Benefits: Holiday pay for shifts scheduled on federal holidays, 75% tuition discount for the Global Kids program

Schedule: Typical schedules are listed below. Actual schedule and weekly hours to be determined by Global Kids Manager and program needs.

• Group Leader Full Time:

• Regular school year: 11:00 AM- 6:00 PM (Monday - Friday)
• Alternative Days: 7:30am-4:00pm on certain no-school days (dates TBD, if minimum enrollment is met)
• Summer Camp: 9:30AM-6:00 PM (Monday-Friday)

• Part Time:
• 3:00-5:45pm Monday, Thursday, Friday on school days
• 2:00-5:45 Tues, Wed on school days
• ½ hour of prep per week
• 7:30am-4:00pm on No School Days (if enrollment is sufficient)
• More hours can be offered if needed!

Location: South Waterfront area of downtown Portland- easily accessible by freeways, public transit, and bicycle. Walking distance from PSU and OHSU. Parking passes are provided.

General Summary:

The Group Leader can be either a part time or full time position reporting to the Global Kids Program Manager. Group Leaders lead or assist a group of up to 20 students in the Global Kids Extended-day Program at The International School. Group Leaders plan fun and engaging enrichment activities for their students and lead or assist in leading their assigned group throughout the program activities including pick up from school, outdoor play, snack, enrichment activities, and dismissal. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to health screening, sanitizing, taking attendance, planning and implementing lessons, managing classroom behavior using positive strategies. All staff are expected to create a safe, welcoming, child-friendly environment; ensuring that children are supervised 100% of the time they are at Global Kids Program. Staff are also expected to communicate effectively and positively with students, families, supervisors, school staff, and other community members.

Oregon Office of Childcare: Global Kids Program is a state licensed child care center. The Global Kids Manager will guide staff in the steps necessary to comply with the state license, which can be completed upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience with children in the age range you will lead in a school or similar group setting environment such as summer camp
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Two year degree

See attachment for Group Leader job description:

How to Apply:

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To apply, please submit the following:

• Completed Employment Application
• Resume- demonstrating your experience working with children
• Cover Letter

*Employment is contingent on successful completion of the Oregon Early Learning Division Office of Child Background Check