At Impact NW we are a nonprofit with a mission to prevent homelessness, because we believe in the fundamental right to: beautiful life, stability and peace. More importantly, it also means a life filled with opportunity and community support, especially for Indigenous, Black, Brown, Melanated, Immigrant, and Asian people.

JOB SUMMARY: The Extended Day Inclusion Instructor will work 1:1 with assigned student with higher needs. Inclusion staff collaborate with SUN Site Supervisor and Extended Day Coordinator to ensure that student is included in after school programs and that the student's needs are being met appropriately. This is a temporary, part time (25 hours/week) position. The start date is 07/10/2023 and runs through 08/04/2023, with the potential to return for the next school year. This position is based at Grout Elementary School, at 3119 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland OR 97202.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with student's summer school teacher to ensure that strategies implemented are cohesive.
• Act as a positive role-model for students.
• Participate and implement support program safety to ensure students are in a safe environment.

INCIDENTAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Classroom support and engagement with other students in program.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience providing academic and recreational activities to students in after school/extended day environments.
• Experience working with students with special or higher needs. Ability to differentiate curriculum based on abilities and skill level.
• Experience working with school-aged children from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Specific area of expertise that you are passionate about and eager to share with students, such as (but not limited to): art, cooking/nutrition, dance, creative writing, environmental science, foreign language, geography, LEGO Robotics, team sports, ultimate Frisbee, etc.
• Desire and ability to work with children to ensure an enriching, positive, and safe classroom setting.
• Ability to effectively work within a strength-based, integrated youth support service delivery system.
• Ability to document work continually and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills and ability to prioritize and complete multiple and varied tasks;
• Sensitivity and ability to relate to people from diverse lifestyles, socioeconomic levels, and cultures;
• Willingness to work as a team member and support the mission and goals of Impact NW.
• Must be able to complete and pass an Oregon Background check including fingerprinting prior to start date.

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Ability to provide trauma-informed care.
• NCI trained.

JOB CONDITIONS:

• Frequent climbing of stairs
• Moderate lifting
• Orally communicate with others.
• Extended period of standing and/or walking.