EKT Assistant

EKT is a two-week summer program at SUN schools that offers children and families a jump-start into a successful kindergarten year. The program focuses on academics, play, arts & music, exploration and developing friendships in an inclusive and joyful classroom. The program has two components: a two-week program for incoming kindergarten students, and provides family education sessions that are required. EKT partners with SUN and Multnomah Co. The role of EA assists the teacher in all aspects of the program, works with small groups and individual students and helps with recruitment efforts. 

EKT Program hours: 8:00am - 1:00pm, Mon-Thurs from Aug 4 to August 15th (5 hrs/4-Day wk).

• Attend on-boarding and training
• Paid preparation and training after school/evenings prior to the start of the program 
• Attend EKT family orientation the week prior to the program.
• Approximately five hours daily during the program.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support the EKT classroom teacher, parent educator and SUN site manager in preparing and  implementing the program for incoming kindergarteners 
• Support with recruitment/communication to students and families  
• Provides student support and supervision  
• Creates a welcoming, engaging and joyful kindergarten transition program 
• Support with data tracking and reporting 
   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Experience in supporting a classroom setting
• Desire and ability to work with children and ensure an enriching, positive, safe setting
• An independent, self-motivated, creative and resourceful individual
• Excellent organization skills and interpersonal communication skills
• A cooperative manner and the ability to work as part of a team
• A willingness to ask questions for clarification and job completion
• Demonstrate excitement in working with children. Demonstrate respect and professionalism in all interactions
• Demonstrate enthusiasm about working in an inclusive environment which serves children of all backgrounds and abilities
• Experience working with groups of elementary-age children and strong behavior management is a MUST
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally able to work in the United States (documentation will be required for I-9 form)
• Spanish speaking skills are a plus
• Basic English proficiency is required (must be able to read, write and speak English)
• All employees must submit a criminal background check

Hours:

Mon-Thurs 8:00am- 1:00pm

Term: EKT Summer Program

Compensation: $18 per hr

Metropolitan Family Service is committed to building a diverse workforce to broaden and deepen our work in the communities we serve. We strongly urge candidates from communities of color, disability, LGBTQIA+, linguistically diverse populations, older adults and military veterans to consider application to our positions. MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Instructions:

Please include your experience and two professional references in your online application. Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.