SouthwestCommunity Center, one of Portland Parks & Recreation's largest & busiest facilities, is hiring for the SproutAcademy green preschool program!
We are recruiting for:
• Lead Instructor 4 year old classes Shift: M-F 12:30p--4:30p Hours per week: 20 + 3 planning (23)
• Lead Instructor 2 year old classes Shift: T/Th 8a--1p Hours per week: 10 + 2 planning (12)
• Preschool Aide 3's afternoon class Shift: MWF 12:30p--4p Hours per week: 10.5
The Sprout Academy is a certified Eco-Healthy, play-based preschool. Our teaching philosophy is that Children Learn through Play. Classes use recycled & found materials for arts & crafts, learn about our Earth's ecosystems, welcome special guests, cook with local foods, take nature hikes, garden in our community garden plot in Gabriel Park, and much, much more. You can view photos & learn about the program by visiting our website at Job descriptions are below.
Aside from education & experience, we are looking for staff that have a warm, cheery demeanor, positive attitude, someone who is flexible & can switch gears easily as needed. Must have excellent communication skills with parents & coworkers and employ an outstanding work ethic.
All positions are part-time (maximum of 1200 hours per calendar year). Hours per week will be set as noted above, with a few additional hours required as needed for meetings, trainings, possible subbing, etc. Additional hours may be available in Kid's Day Off camps, Winter Break, Spring Break & Summer Camps, & Childcare depending on your availability, interests, and skills.
COVER LETTERS & RESUMES ACCEPTED THROUGH: 5PM MONDAY JULY 29
 The 2013-2014 school year ends May 30; to be considered, applicant must be committed to working through the end of the school year (preferably continuing on with the program 2014-2015 and beyond).
 We will contact qualified applicants via email Tuesday evening 7/30 to schedule an interview
 Interviews will take place Monday 8/5 2-6pm & Tuesday 8/6 4-8pm.
 Staff will likely start training and planning the week of 8/12.
 School begins 9/16.
Please send your cover letter & resume by 5pm Monday July 29 to:

JOB TITLE: Lead Preschool Instructor (Seasonal - Educational Preschool)
EDUCATION &/OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 250 hours of recent experience
HOURLY WAGE: $11.00 - $16.00
OVERVIEW:
Responsible for creating, planning & implementing lesson plans based on an early childhood curriculum for children under 6 years of age based on social interaction & recreation. Provide a healthy, safe & enriching environment for children to learn. Position is overseen by onsite full-time staff & works within the context of a community center setting.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
• Possess knowledge of current trends, techniques & principles for implementing early childhood curriculum & educational programs & activities.
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including days, evenings, weekends & holidays.
• Maintain First Aid & CPR certifications.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess 250 hours of recent experience in the field of instruction.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
• Demonstrate knowledge of principles, practices & rules related to early childhood education.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work with children with special needs.
• Ability to lead a class & educate/motivate class members.
• Ability to provide high level customer service while carrying out responsibilities with initiative, independence & creativity.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment & problem solving skills.
• Ability to instruct & oversee volunteers & part-time staff as classroom aides.
• Ability to recognize & respond to safety & emergency situations.
• Must be competent & knowledgeable in early childhood education program area.
• Ability to interact with everyone in a positive & friendly manner.
• Must be comfortable handling conflicts & responding to problems & customer concerns.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plan, implement, & instruct educationally appropriate lesson plans including free play, circle time, theme based activities, gross motor, fine motor, language development, & social interaction
• Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning with interactive learning stations that change & evolve with different themes.
• Communicate with full-time staff regarding supplies, space, & other needs.
• Respond to parent questions, concerns & issues in an open, proactive, solution-based manner
• Demonstrate appropriate classroom & facility management at all times to ensure safe & effective classes.
• Provide a consistent approach toward maintaining class control in a positive, non-punitive discipline style.
• Maintain a tidy, clean, organized kid-friendly shared classroom space.
• Communicate room challenges & issues to full-time staff as appropriate.
• Plan & organize field trips & visitors to enhance classroom learning experience.
• Follow all Portland Parks & Recreation rules, policies, & procedures.
• Maintain excellent communication with all staff & customers through verbal & written means.
• WearPortlandParks & Recreation name badge or staff clothing while on duty.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings & required trainings.
• Recognize and promptly respond to safety hazards and emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned
JOB TITLE: Preschool Aide (Seasonal - Educational Preschool)
HOURLY WAGE: $9.00-11.00
OVERVIEW:
Responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher implement lesson plans based on an early childhood curriculum for children under 6 years of age based on social interaction & recreation. Provide a healthy, safe & enriching environment for children to learn. Position is overseen by Lead Instructor & Recreation Coordinator & works within the context of a community center setting.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
• Possess knowledge of current trends, techniques & principles for implementing early childhood curriculum & educational programs & activities OR be pursuing a degree or career in the field of Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including days, evenings, weekends & holidays.
• Maintain First Aid & CPR certifications.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Preferable to have educational preschool classroom environment experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work with children with special needs.
• Ability to assist in leading class.
• Ability to provide high level customer service while carrying out responsibilities with initiative, independence & creativity.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment & problem solving skills.
• Ability to recognize & respond to safety & emergency situations.
• Ability to interact with everyone in a positive & friendly manner.
• Must be comfortable handling conflicts & responding to problems & customer concerns.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist the Lead with educationally appropriate lesson plans including free play, circle time, theme based activities, gross motor, fine motor, language development, & social interaction
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning with interactive learning stations that change & evolve with different themes.
• Communicate with Lead Instructor regarding supplies, space, & other needs.
• Demonstrate appropriate classroom management at all times to ensure safe & effective classes.
• Provide a consistent approach toward maintaining class control with the Lead in a positive, non-punitive discipline style.
• Maintain a tidy, clean, organized kid-friendly shared classroom space.
• Assist with field trips & visitors to enhance classroom learning experience.
• Follow all Portland Parks & Recreation rules, policies, & procedures.
• Maintain excellent communication with all staff & customers.
• WearPortlandParks & Recreation name badge or staff clothing while on duty.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings & required trainings.
• Recognize and promptly respond to safety hazards and emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned
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