Children's Center Lead Teacher

Overview

Portland Rescue Mission is seeking a Children's Center Lead Teacher . This gifted servant will have a warm and friendly disposition, a natural talent for connecting with kids and an energetic spirit that supports trust, growth, and learning for all.

Are you ready to transform and be transformed as you serve, support and care for children to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction one family at a time? If so, we invite you to thoughtfully consider this unique opportunity.

Employment Details

• How to apply : We ask all applicants to apply through the Portland Rescue Mission online application form found on our careers page : https : / / portlandrescuemission.hiringthing.com / job / 963166 / children-s-center-lead-teacher
• Status : Full-Time, Hourly, Non-exempt
• Hours : Monday-Friday 7 : 30am-4 : 30pm, occasional nights and weekends
• Pay Rate : $19.00-$20.33
• Benefits : Medical, vision, dental, PTO, 10 paid holidays and matching retirement
• Location : Shepherd's Door (13207 NE Halsey St. Portland, OR)
• Virtual Tour : https : / / www.youtube.com / watch?v=4zcPsXVJCUQ&list=PLicWQMXdDMjJ5IOBIlRaheaGVwQzLFAHr&index=6

The Place

Shepherd's Door, Portland Rescue Mission's women and children's facility, is set in a retreat-like setting located in East Portland, designed specifically to support the transformation and growth of women, and women with children, impacted by homelessness and addiction. This 42,000 square foot facility has the capacity to serve 42 adults and 25 children. The Children's Center cares for children (birth-age 12) of mothers in Portland Rescue Mission's year-long New Life program.

The Position

The Children's Center Lead Teacher will join a team of staff that holistically cares for up to 25 children (birth-age 12) and their mothers through a variety of interactions all contributing towards a whole-family approach to healing and growth. The Children's Center Lead Teacher will support the Children's Center by creating a Christ-centered, school-like environment for the children while increasing social, language, and motor skills that may be delayed due to environmental factors. Utilizing trauma-informed classroom principles, this role will work with mothers, children, volunteers, and community resources to assist children in development of educational, emotional, and spiritual growth. Emphasis is placed on building self-esteem, strengthening social skills, and experiencing healthy relationships, with a goal of building connection and trust.

The Essentials

Background and Qualifications

Mission and Distinctives

OUR MISSION : We exist to demonstrate the compassion of Christ

OUR UNIQUE APPROACH : From the first sandwich that was shared in 1949, to today's fully integrated emergency, recovery, and training services, Portland Rescue Mission is a highly relational ministry. The Mission builds supportive and caring communities, meets people at their point of need, equips them, and provides a path forward. In-depth partnership with churches and volunteers, multiple tiers of services and a focus on growing Christian disciples is fundamental to Portland Rescue Mission's success.

OUR SUCCESS : New Life Ministries consistently sees an 80+% success rate of men and women who graduate the one-year comprehensive, Restoration program

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