Early Kindergarten Transition (EKT) Childcare
Early Kindergarten Transition (EKT) Childcare
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Job Description
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: Early Kindergarten Transition (EKT) Childcare
WAGE: Starting at $16.83 per hour depending on experience
FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Administrative Support Workers; 8864
LOCATIONS:
IRCO SUN Schools David Douglas SD
Gilbert Park 13132 SE Ramona St Portland OR 97236
Gilbert Heights 12839 SE Holgate Blvd Portland OR 97236
Lincoln Park 13200 SE Lincoln St Portland OR 97233
Mill park 1900 SE 117th Ave Portland OR 97216
Menlo Park 12900 NE Glisan St Portland OR 97230
Ventura Park 145 SE 117th Ave Portland OR 97216
Earl Boyles 10822 SE Bush St Portland OR 97266
FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: Hourly/ On-Call without Benefits; Limited Duration Position
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (14)
APPLY AT:
STATUS: Oncall/ Casual without Benefits
PROGRAM(S): SUN Community Schools
SECTOR: SUN Based (SUN)
REQUIREMENTS:
Must pass criminal background check through Oregon Department of Education
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
Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Community Schools are a school-based service delivery model that provides a comprehensive set of services to the school communities we serve. IRCOs SUN Community Schools offer a variety of programs that support the students education and family stability. The Early Kindergarten Transition Program (EKT) is a part of Kindergarten Counts a community-wide campaign in Multnomah County that brings together early childhood and school partners to promote successful kindergarten transitions for children and their families in SUN Community Schools.
Position Summary
Early Kindergarten Transition (EKT) Childcare works with the SUN Site Manager and the P3 coordinator to provide childcare to students under elementary school age during the EKT parent classes. EKT Childcare staff will work directly under the SUN Site Manager and will support with small group activities providing adequate supervision ensuring safety and communicating any child needs to parents participating in the EKT Parent classes. Programs are in-person located at school sites around SE Portland.
Essential Functions
- Attend EKT Childcare staff training provided by Multnomah County before the program starts
- Be able to follow all school district and IRCO safety protocols related to working with youth in school communities
- Treat youth and fellow staff respectfully while executing classroom management and adhering to school rules
- Implement age-appropriate curriculum for youth enrichment classes. Examples include art sports music writing etc.
- Record and report accurate attendance to SUN Manager
- Check students in and out to ensure they leave with the authorized parent
- Provide culturally responsive communication outreach and engagement with students and families
- Communicate effectively with SUN Site Manager and parents about students success concerns or questions
- Communicate student needs to parents in a timely and culturally sensitive manner
- Support at school family nights special events and grade promotion events as needed by request of SUN Site Manager
- Be a consistent and reliable staff member during the entire session of summer programming (2-3 weeks total)
- Effectively communicate work availability and absences (in advance when possible)
- Attend all SUN staff meetings and session orientations
- Effectively work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
- Understand the role of mandatory reporter and communicate any concerns related to student safety to the SUN Manager in a timely manner
Secondary Functions
- Ability to develop culturally responsive and respectful relationships with students their families and all community members we serve
- Ability to use good judgment when working with youth in a school setting
- Experience working in or delivering services in a school setting
- Actively work to disrupt racism and systematic oppression through inclusive program practice and implementation
- Utilize bilingual skills to support culturally specific communication to students families and clients in their preferred language when possible
Education & Experience
MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be able to pass an extensive background check
- High School degree or equivalent is preferred. Experience in the field may be considered as equivalent.
- Bilingual/bicultural applicants are encouraged to apply
- Experience working directly with youth in groups of 15 or more is preferred
- Experience working with under school age youth preferred
- First aid/CPR Certification is preferred
- Experience with classroom management and student behavior management preferred
- Willingness to complete training on child abuse reporting and classroom management skills annually
- Flexibility in task assignment and schedule is required
- Familiarity with Outer N/NE/SE Portland communities preferred
- Reliable transportation and timeliness for shifts is required
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Excellent multitasking skills
- Sensitivity and ability to relate to people from diverse lifestyles socioeconomic levels and cultures
Physical Mental & Environmental Requirements
- In person school setting job
- Positions require some analysis of problems or decision-making ability
- Work under close supervision
- This level has a work environment that is usually well protected free from hazards or obstacles. There is little element of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are usually comfortable with only occasional issues including temperature change.
- 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.
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
- Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.
- Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers.
- 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 law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.
Employment Type
Hourly
