EKT Facilitator - East Gresham Elementary School
EKT Facilitator - East Gresham Elementary School
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Become A Part of the El Programa Hispano Catlico Team!
El Programa Hispano Catlico (EPHC) is an organization that supports individuals in reaching their fullest potential. For nearly 40 years our mission has been to advance racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latine roots culture and community. This mission which is at the heart of everything we do has allowed us to respond to local needs by addressing the social determinants of health. We achieve this through our program areas: Housing Economic Sustainability Education Community Wellness and DV/SA Prevention and Intervention. Today EPHC serves more than 30000 people annually and employs over 100 staff members the majority of whom are bilingual and over 93% are bicultural.
Although EPHC is affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network candidates or participants do not need to be Catholic to work with us or receive services. Across our programs and services staff of all faiths-or none-work within our framework of respect for our mission the dignity of the human person and the common good.
To learn more about EPHC visit our website at The Role:
The EKT Facilitator under the general supervision of the SUN Site Manager will support the Early Kindergarten Transition Program by leading a parent class. This class will include activities designed for parents and guardians of EKT students to foster connections build their confidence in supporting their children and share valuable resources. This position requires prior experience in teaching adults. Additionally the facilitator will contribute to recruitment efforts during a two-week summer program at the SUN Community School. This program aims to provide children and families with a solid foundation for a successful kindergarten year. It emphasizes academics social-emotional learning (SEL) play arts music exploration and fostering friendships in a joyful and inclusive classroom environment.
SUN Community Schools are social service neighborhood hubs that support and empower students families and communities by connecting them with resources through culturally specific advocacy high-quality programming and leadership opportunities.
Essential Duties:
- Plan prepare and facilitate activities and classes for parents and guardians of children in the EKT program to support a successful transition into kindergarten.
- Teach parents how to assist their children in kindergarten and develop daily routines.
- Foster a supportive environment for families to learn and grow.
- Recruit students and families for the program in collaboration with the SUN site manager.
- Consult and collaborate with the classroom teacher to align instruction and bring in guest speakers as needed.
- Attend all onboarding and training sessions before the program starts.
- Attend the family orientation meeting in July.
- Lead the parent class once a week for 2 weeks.
- Other duties as assigned by the program supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Bilingual in one or more of the following is preferred: Spanish Russian Somali Burmese or Vietnamese.
- Ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to effectively follow both written and oral direction.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff families and students.
- Experience with/or confident with public speaking
- Must be able to organize work take initiative follow through and pay attention to detail
Other Requirements:
- Ability to lift 40 pounds.
- Satisfactory results from civil criminal and motor vehicle background check required.
COMPENSATION: $23-$25/hr
Location: East Gresham Elementary School 900 SE 5th ST Gresham OR 97030
- Typical Working Conditions: Must be available to work school hours EKT Program hours: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Mondays-Thursdays from Aug 4th - Aug. 14th (5 hrs/1-day wk.) Additional: 12 hours of paid preparation onboarding and training before the start of the program and during programming and 2hrs for EKT Orientation meeting with families.
Community On-Site (100% of time)
- Connect meaningfully with families actively participate in summer school events and fully engage in enriching in-person training sessions.
TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume to El Programa Hispanos online application at
EPHC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
El Programa Hispano Catolico is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EPHC does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender disability veteran military status religion age creed national origin sexual identity or expression sexual orientation marital status genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local state or federal law.
Employment Type
Part-Time
