EKT Educational Assistant - Hall Elementary School
EKT Educational Assistant - Hall 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 Educational Assistant (EA) will work under the general supervision of the EKT Teacher and the SUN Site Manager to support the Early Kindergarten Transition Program. The EA will assist the EKT Teacher in all aspects of the program work with small groups and individual students and help with 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 experience. It emphasizes academics social-emotional learning (SEL) play arts music exploration and the development of 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:
- Support the EKT classroom teacher parent educator and the SUN Site Manager in preparing and implementing the program for incoming kindergarteners
- Creating a welcoming engaging and joyful kindergarten transition program
- Support in recruitment and family communication
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with students
- Collaborates with SUN and parent educators
- Attend all onboarding and training sessions before the program starts.
- Attend the family orientation meeting in July.
- Other duties as assigned by the Site Manager.
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 directions.
- 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: Hall Elementary School 2505 NE 23rd ST Gresham OR 97030
- Typical Working Conditions: Must be available to work from school hours EKT Program hours: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Mondays-Thursdays from Aug 4th - Aug. 14th (5 hrs/4-day wk) 12 hours of paid preparation onboarding and training before the start of the program and during program.
Community On-Site (100% of time)
- Engage actively with EKT students in the classroom fostering meaningful connections with their families at school.
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
