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.

What we seek is for you to share your skill sets - especially if you:

• Put people first

• See the beauty in people

• Promote peace

• Find a way

We believe that with our mission and values as our north star, we can move toward our vision of a future where housing is a human right. If this resonates with you, we’d love to have your purpose and passion on our team at Impact NW.

Check out our open opportunities here: https://impactnw.org/about-us/jobs/. With you sending in your resume and cover letter / application ensures that you are doing a part in the quest for “a stronger, more equitable community” in the Portland Metro Area. Our People and Culture Department look forward to hearing from you.

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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 (5-10 hours/week) position. The start date is 04/06/2022 and runs through 5/27/2022, with the potential to return for the summer and/or the next school year.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop lesson plans, monitor student progress and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of their student.
• Collaborate with student's day time 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.

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Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience providing academic and recreational activities to students in after school 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.
• 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.

JOB CONDITIONS:

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

Impact NW is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, veteran status, disability or other status protected by applicable law.