Extended Day Instructor

DATE PREPARED: November, 2025
POSITION TITLE: Jackson SUN Extended Day Instructor 
PROGRAM: Jackson SUN

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Youth & Family

MANAGEMENT POSITION___ or CLIENT SERVICES POSITION_X__

ENTRY SALARY or HOURLY WAGE: X $18.50
EXEMPT___ or NONEXEMPT_X__
FTE: Temporary, 8 hours/week

LOCATION: Portland, OR.

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.

JOB SUMMARY:  The Extended Drama Instructor will work the SUN Site Supervisor to teach the school play after school.  This is a temporary position, instructors will only be working when extended day activities are in session (hours are 4:00-6:00 PM, 4 days a week).  This session will be from Mid November 2025 to mid March 2026.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and teach 2 after school drama casts (one Monday Wednesday, one Tuesday Thursday).  This includes holding auditions and supporting the SUN site manager in finding help with lights, sound, and set design.
• Supervise groups of 20-25 children (with support), ages 11-15.
• Act as a positive role-model for students.
• Participate and implement program safety to ensure students are in a safe environment. 

Reports to: Sun Site Supervisor
 

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

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, particularly in a Middle School play setting.
• 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:

• Familiarity/experience with Microsoft Office software and basic computer programs.  

JOB CONDITIONS:

• Frequent climbing of stairs.
• Moderate lifting.
• Orally communicate with others.