Job Title: After School Site Coordinator

Program: LearnLinks

Team: Housing

Hours/Work Days: Typical program hours: 40 hours per week.

Monday-Friday

11:00-7:00pm (Tues-Sat for shelter site position)

Compensation: $18.90-$24.10/hour, depending on experience

Benefits: 100% paid medical and dental, AD&D, short and long term disability insurance, holidays and paid leave

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full Time

SUMMARY

The Our Just Future LearnLinks program is looking for energetic, highly motivated, and creative individuals to work full time in our youth development programming at low-income permanent housing complexes in Outer SE Portland (approx. 122nd and SE Stark). The LearnLinks program fosters creative and horizon-broadening programming for groups of 12 youth that includes: music, academics, cooking, science, creative art, and more.

We are looking for individuals with experience developing age and culturally appropriate curriculum for youth in grades K-8th grade. Individuals will also be responsible for organizing engaging after school programming for youth in K-8th grade Mondays-Thursdays in the community rooms of the apartment complexes where students live. Additionally, individuals will distribute food resources for families in the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate after school programming for youth in K-8th grade. Support students in developing the skills they need to be successful in building an inspiring, supportive, and inclusive community in their apartment complex.
• Facilitate and plan engaging experiential activities that foster academic skill-building, Social and Emotional skill building, structured recreation, and English Language Learner development based on students’ skill level and educational needs.
• Utilize student voice in choosing activities and develop activities that appropriately engage and challenge students.
• Promote a safe and positive classroom environment using trauma informed methods to manage group dynamics.
• Facilitate the development of community roles and responsibilities that foster a youth’s sense of purpose and belonging in the community.
• Pick up food from Food Pantry and set food backpacks for youth once a week.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and conduct evaluation on student progress.
• Provide guidance, support, and instruction to volunteer tutors and interns as needed.
• Incorporate parents into program planning.
• Conduct ongoing outreach and data entry administration as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and /or ability required.

• Must have genuine interest in promoting educational success among disadvantaged children and youth.
• Minimum one-year experience and training working with school age children in an instructional environment. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Possess a general knowledge base of core elementary and middle school subjects and demonstrate an ability to write lesson plans, use learning targets, and instructional strategies.
• Ability to create developmentally appropriate structure and set expectations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and exercise sound judgment regarding work tasks and responsibilities.
• Communicate openly in a professional manner with students, parents, community partners, and co-workers and maintain confidentiality along with a high degree of integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, and ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Familiarity with Quality Youth Programming guidelines a plus.
• Must pass a criminal background check, have a clean driving record, and insurance if driving van.
• Ability to perform basic administrative tasks, keep detailed records, and work with other community partners to ensure a cleanly and orderly community space.
• Prepare activity materials from lesson plans, and be responsible for the daily set-up and break- down of the program space
• Ability to be punctual and reliable.
• Somali, Russian, and/or Spanish language skills highly desirable.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds on a frequent basis.

Personal Qualities:

• A commitment to and strong belief in Our Just Future’s Mission and Organizational Values
• An ability to maintain goals and priorities when dealing with varying challenges.
• Able to be flexible in working with people and groups of differing viewpoints.
• A strong dedication to youth development.
• A sense of creativity and enthusiasm.