Camp Fire Afternoon Site Instructors for David Douglas School District After-school Programs (multiple positions available)

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organization:Camp Fire USA, Portland Metro Council
position summary:

Part time (18 hrs/wk.) position focused on developing and facilitating Camp Fire after-school activities for students in grades 1-5. Instructor will work directly with the Camp Fire Site Manager, community members, school staff and students. Site Instructors are responsible for planning and teaching sequenced lessons in classroom and other school settings for up to 15 students at a time. Camp Fire strives to achieve youth development outcomes by engaging youth in activities of Service and Leadership, Active Recreation, Creative Arts and Academic Support.

Responsibilities include: • Direct instruction of students in an after school program setting while maintaining program expectations and behavior management with groups of 8-15 students • Create project based learning activities from given resources and actively engage students in learning • Work in collaboration with team on program planning, team communication, behavior management, and overall site success • Timely submission of written lesson plans, service learning plans and supply needs (Instructors receive 8 hours of paid planning and prep time weekly) • Work within school policies, confidentiality requirements and understand behavioral referral system • Develop positive working relationships with students, families, school staff

Detailed position summary available at: www.portlandcampfire.org/get-involved/employment

Salary / Pay Rate:$11-12/hour DOE (18 hr/week), typical schedule: Monday through Thursday 2-6pm with 2 flex hours each week, 9 month position, September 21, 2009 - June 4, 2010
Required Skills and Abilities:• Ability to commit to one full school year while working in a cooperative manner with members of a team • Ability to communicate needs and concerns to Site Manager and coworkers • Open to receiving feedback and making ongoing program adjustments • Ability to prioritize, manage stress levels and proactively solve problems • High level of professionalism, creativity, energy, organization, self-motivation, empathy, and patience • Must be able to stand for long periods of time and maintain satisfactory energy levels for duration of programming and lift and carry a minimum of 40 pounds • Applicants from diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply **All staff participates in 40 paid training hours before the program begins and additional paid professional development throughout the year
Qualifications:• Previous experience instructing in an afterschool program environment that involved solo teaching, lesson planning, and behavior management for elementary students • Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds To inquire about the position or to apply submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Georgette Eck, Mill Park SUN Site Manager, 619 SW 11th Ave., Suite 234, Portland, OR. 97205. Fax – 503-223-3916 or email [email protected]
Other:Equal Opportunity Employer
website link:www.portlandcampfire.org/