EKT Educational Assistant - East Gresham Elementary
About The Position
El Programa Hispano Católico (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 30,000 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 https://elprograma.org/ About 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Bilingual preferred: 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
- Ability to lift 40 pounds.
- Satisfactory results from civil, criminal, and motor vehicle background check required.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
