Impact NW is a social service non-profit organization whose mission is to help people achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and to prevent and alleviate the effects of poverty. Impact NW is looking for passionate individuals that support our mission to help people prosper through a community of support.
JOB SUMMARY: The Extended Day Dungeons and Dragons Instructor will work the SUN Site Supervisor and Extended Day Coordinator to provide a Dungeons and Dragons class after school. This is a temporary position, instructors will only be working when extended day activities are in session (hours are 3:45-5:15 one a week) These sessions are general 8 weeks from late September to late November, late January to late March, and late April to early June.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach or assist instructors in after-school activity classes
- Supervise groups of 12-15 children, ages 11-15.
- Act as a positive role-model for students.
- Participate and implement support program safety to ensure students are in a safe environment.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely meet the following requirements:
- Experience providing academic and recreational activities to students in after school environments.
- Experience working with school-aged children from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Experience with playing and DMing Dungeons and Dragons
- 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:
- Familiarity/experience with Microsoft Office software and basic computer programs.
JOB CONDITIONS:
- Frequent climbing of stairs
- Moderate lifting
- Orally communicate with others.