Lead Teacher

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, hardworking, individuals looking to make an impact in our community. We have multiple positions available, including both before and after school care and after care only at Portland Public School Schools. This position requires availability Monday through Friday and could be full time with hours 6:15-8:15 am and 2:00-6:00 pm. Flexible planning time is also available in this position. 

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 Lead Teacher will be the onsite leader of the program supervising teachers, aides, and volunteers. Responsibilities include 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.  Work is primarily performed at YMCA Before and After School programs in West Linn. At times, staff may be asked to travel outside of West Linn to fill in at other childcare sites within the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette Association. There may be times when staff are asked to attend company events outside of their regular schedule. Staff will be notified ahead of time if and when this happens. 

Required Qualifications:

• Pass a YMCA Background Check
• At least 240 hours of qualifying experience working with school age children in the past five years, an Associates or higher degree in a related field, or a Step 6 on the Oregon Registry.
• Meet all Program Leader standards as dictated by the state Child Care Division.
• 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 18 years of age