Friends of Baseball After School Program Teacher

Do you want to make a difference in your community, working with underserved youth of color and low income youth, providing after school enrichment and supportive mentoring?

Friends of Baseball is looking for committed, hardworking after school teachers to work in our after school and summer programs for elementary and middle school youth. The ideal candidates will be sports-oriented, energetic, and most importantly, great with kids! Our youth programs introduce children to the basics of baseball/softball, through a fun, play-based curriculum, designed to keep kids active and engaged. Prior baseball/softball experience is NOT required - if you can play a simple game of catch, and enjoy being active, you'll be able to implement our simple lesson plans.

In this part-time position, you will work closely with Friends of Baseball program leadership and serve as the on-site leader of our Full Count after school programs at one to two school or community center sites per term, during the Fall, Winter, Spring, and/or Summer terms depending on your date of hire. This position will work closely with the Director of Baseball Operations and Programs Administrator to implement after-school and/or summer programs with our community partners at schools and community centers.

Summary of Essential Duties

• Serve as after school teacher providing sports-inspired education and mentorship at Friends of Baseball’s Full Count Youth Programs, serving children ages 6-16
• Implement the Full Count RBI Youth Programs on site, coordinating with our community partners at schools, community centers, and parks.
• Partner with assigned Co-Mentor/Coaches at program sites
• Manage safe sign-in and sign-out of students and communicate incidents according to school and partner site protocols.
• Organize daily program supplies, gear, printouts and curriculum sheets
• Report directly and check in regularly with the Director of Baseball Operations and the Programs Administrator
• Attend Friends of Baseball staff meetings and trainings

Minimum requirements

• 2 years of work or volunteer experience, or a combination of experience, education and/or extracurricular involvement that contributes to ability to perform essential duties
• Comfortable serving as a positive role model for youth
• Strong communication skills
• Positive attitude and desire to support ALL youth
• Familiarity with online platforms (websites, email, Google Apps, etc.)

Preferences

• Enthusiastic, engaged approach to work and looking to learn and grow
• Involvement in or interest in baseball/softball or sports preferred
• Interest in doing good work in the community, serving youth
• Interest and competency working and communicating with diverse communities

Pay/Hours

Part-time after school teachers can earn between $17-$21 per hour, depending on experience. After-school teachers typically work 7-15 hours per week. FOB can provide opportunities to work additional hours for interested staff members.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES:

Please contact Molly Newcomer, Programs Administrator, Friends of Baseball

503-913-4095

About Friends of Baseball

Friends of Baseball is committed to creating greater access to baseball/softball for ALL ballplayers. Together, with our community partners, Friends of Baseball has provided $5.1 million in programming, scholarships, grants, and equipment since 2005 and served over 40,000 children. The Full Count RBI after school and summer baseball and softball programs have served over 1,500 youth in 3 counties and 5 school districts, and created employment opportunities for high school students and young adults through a baseball-inspired curriculum that includes physical recreation, academic, and socio-emotional enrichment activities. Program partners include but are not limited to: Latino Network, Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization, Self Enhancement Inc, Metropolitan Family Service, KairosPDX, Multnomah County SummerWorks, and Portland Parks & Recreation.

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INTERESTED CANDIDATES:

Please contact Molly Newcomer, Programs Administrator, Friends of Baseball

503-913-4095

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• After school

COVID-19 considerations:
Friends of Baseball follows all country and state health requirements to ensure that the safety of our staff and the youth we serve are protected at all times.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR 97201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What experience do you have working with youth?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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