Instructor Aide

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants refugees and the broader community in Portland Oregon. Our mission is to welcome serve and empower refugees immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more at .

POSITION: Instructor Aide

JOB CLASS/GRADE: Assistant / Grade 9

WAGE: Starting at $22500 per year

FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Professional; 8864

LOCATIONS: IRCO Main Office 10301 NE Glisan St Portland OR 97220 various school sites in Portland OR

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: 0.5 FTE; Part-Time with Benefits; Regular

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1)

APPLY AT:

STATUS: Part-Time with Benefits

PROGRAM(S): Kindergarten Transition

SECTOR: Preschool

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to pass to a criminal background and fingerprint check

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.

Program Summary
The Kindergarten Transition (KT) program provides in-person classes for groups of up to twenty (20) children ages 35. KT program staff implements a kindergarten readiness curriculum focused on early literacy early numeracy and social-emotional learning. KT provides a welcoming and respectfully engaging classroom environment that supports childrens growth confidence and school preparedness. KT program staff guide children through structured activities routines and play-based learning experiences and engage positively with children and families to support a smooth transition into kindergarten.

Position Summary
The Instructor Aide supports the Lead and Assistant Instructors with implementation of the Kindergarten Transition (KT) program by providing direct services to children and families as they prepare for a successful start to kindergarten. The Instructor Aide helps create a welcoming community responsive and developmentally appropriate learning environment that promotes early learning school readiness and family engagement. The Instructor Aide collaborates closely with team members to support daily classroom activities family engagement sessions and community-based learning opportunities. The Instructor Aise assists with preparing lesson materials guiding children through routines supporting social-emotional development and modeling positive behavior and communication.

Within the KT program this work includes:

• Building relationships with children and caregivers to support the transition into school settings
• Encouraging early literacy numeracy and fine/gross motor skill development
• Supporting families in understanding school expectations resources and processes
• Helping create a respectful and engaging environment that honors each child and familys identity

The Instructor Aide participates in team meetings reflections and ongoing training to support continuous program improvement. This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Outreach and enroll families into the Kindergarten Transition program
• Support delivery of kindergarten preparedness curriculum to students
• Support a positive classroom environment
• Engage children in activities appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Comfort working with 3- to 5-year-old students
• Engage with and support families in their childs learning
• Ability to be flexible and creative in meeting educational needs of multiple students with different language and developmental needs
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings to support programs goals
• Keep accurate and timely attendance records of students

Secondary Functions

• Ability to meet multiple including conflicting deadlines
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the availability of clients

Education & Experience

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying. This would typically include:

• High School Diploma/GED and some coursework or training in early childhood education/development preferred
• Experience working with young children
• Experience working with populations whose native language is not English students and staff from varied backgrounds
• Experience using positive reinforcement to manage student behavior
• Experience working with multibackground youth and families
• Must be able to pass to a criminal background and fingerprint check

Physical Mental & Environmental Requirements

• Communication: Some interaction with those inside and outside the organization to exchange factual information
• Creativity: Minimal need for the redesign of single focus process or procedure is needed
• Mental: There is regular variation in tasks and the job holder must decide which tasks to complete as well as the order in which tasks are completed
• Physical: Position requires little physical effort such as lifting carrying or constant movement but does allow for movement needed to complete work tasks
• Impact and Influence: Positions at this level have a minimal need or ability to analyze problem or concepts or make decisions on the information. Positions at this level have minimal impact and influence on organization operations programs expense or budgetary outcomes.
• Work Independence: Positions at this level work under close supervision usually function from a clear set of operating processes or procedures and have work closely reviewed. Little to no judgment and decision-making is required.
• Planning: Positions at this level have little to no planning responsibility beyond the need to schedule own work and determine impediments to own work schedule.
• Environment: This level has a work environment that is well protected with virtually no hazards or obstacles. There is very little element of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are stable usually well managed and very comfortable.
• Schedule: The work schedule is mostly stable and does not fluctuate without prior notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions or responsibilities but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.

What We Offer

IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit package to our staff:

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
• Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
• Work that helps your community
• 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
• 401k match of over 100% on first 5% immediate vesting
• 3% match for student loans or college savings
• 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families no deductibles
• Employer Paid Life Short term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible spending account

Required Engagement

Engage fully in recommended professional development as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCOs mission vision and values-based initiatives.

How To Apply

1. Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.
2. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers.
3. For questions about this position please email

Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCOs main office 10301 NE Glisan Portland OR 97220. Due to the high volume of applications received we will not be able to contact applicants or return calls regarding applications. Complete applications should include a cover letter resume and IRCO application.

IRCO is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any characteristics protected by State and Federal law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.