YMCA Teacher's Aide

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 before and after school care in elementary schools in the Portland Public School District. We are currently hiring Teacher's Aides for many of our programs throughout the district, including schools in N, NE, and SE Portland.

Benefits:

Comprehensive Medical Plans: Medical, dental, and vision for full-time staff

Holiday Pay: 9 paid holidays for full-time staff

Vacation Pay: 10 days for full-time staff, increasing after two years of work

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.

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 15 years of age