George SUN Extended Day Coordinator

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization•Portland, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The George SUN Extended Day Coordinator supports the SUN Site Manager by providing administrative support, entering data, supporting behavior and classroom management in extended-day classrooms, and substituting for the SUN Manager when unavailable. The role serves students and families in person at George Middle School as part of IRCO’s SUN Community Schools program, which provides school-based services supporting students’ education and family stability. The coordinator helps implement youth enrichment classes and related activities, supports student homework when applicable, records attendance, assists with registration and data collection, and communicates with the Site Manager and parents about student progress and challenges. The role also supports program partners, staff, volunteers, and vendors; helps with first aid needs, family nights, special events, and hunger-relief efforts; and maintains clean, organized shared spaces. The schedule is 3:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, while extended-day classes are in session. Hours are capped at 20 per week; sessions run 8–10 weeks, and hours may not be available between sessions. This is an on-call/casual position without benefits and works under close supervision.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a criminal background check through the Oregon Department of Education and Portland Public Schools.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Excellent multitasking skills and ability to prioritize and complete multiple varied tasks.
Understanding of client confidentiality and privacy.
Willingness to complete training on child-abuse reporting and classroom-management skills.
Enthusiastic attitude and passion for education and/or food security.

Nice To Haves

High school degree or equivalent; relevant field experience may be considered equivalent.
Fluency in a language other than English, especially languages commonly spoken at the school.
Experience working directly with youth in groups of 15 or more.
Experience planning and implementing lesson plans for school-aged youth.
Experience with classroom and behavior management.

Responsibilities

Treat youth and fellow staff respectfully while managing classrooms and following school rules.
Create, develop, and/or implement age-appropriate youth enrichment curricula, such as art, sports, music, writing, crafts, STEM, or drama.
Record and report accurate attendance.
Assist the SUN Manager with registration paperwork and program implementation.
Assist with data collection and data entry for required databases.
Support behavior and classroom management during extended-day classes.
Support students’ first aid needs during activities.
Provide onsite orientation for program partners, SUN hourly staff, volunteers, and vendors.
Substitute for the SUN Manager and perform the manager’s duties when the manager is unavailable.
Encourage and assist youth with homework and schoolwork when applicable.
Communicate with the SUN Site Manager and parents about student successes and challenges.
Support school family nights, special events, and program and event promotion as needed.
Leave shared classrooms and spaces clean and organized at the end of the program day.
Attend site-specific SUN staff meetings and orientations.
Build respectful relationships with students, families, and community members using a community-aware approach.
Use good judgment when working with youth in a school setting.
Work to disrupt unlawful discrimination through inclusive program practices and implementation.
Work effectively with people with a broad range of lived experiences.
Use bilingual skills to communicate with students, families, and clients in their preferred language when possible.
Support hunger-relief efforts at the SUN site as needed.
Participate in recommended professional development and assigned or required training.