SUN Extended Day Coordinator (Russell Elementary School)

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization•Portland, OR

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. The Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Community Schools are a school-based service delivery model that provides a comprehensive set of services to the school communities we serve. IRCO’s Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Community Schools offer a variety of programs that support students’ education and family stability. Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Support Staff work with the Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Site Manager to facilitate and run extended day programs after school, including youth academic and enrichment classes, parent workshops, school events, food security programs, food pantries, and more. Programs are in-person, located at school sites around outer N/NE/SE Portland. The Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Extended Day Coordinator supports the work of the Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Site Manager by providing administrative support, data entry, behavioral support in extended day classrooms, and acts as a substitute in the absence of the Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Manager. Programs and services are offered in-person at a public school in Multnomah County.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
High School degree or equivalent is preferred. Experience in the field may be considered as equivalent
Willingness to complete training on child abuse reporting and classroom management skills
Enthusiastic attitude and passion for education and/or food security
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Excellent multitasking skills and ability to prioritize and complete multiple and varied tasks
Understanding of client confidentiality and privacy
Must pass criminal background check through Oregon Department of Education and Parkrose School District

Nice To Haves

Fluency in a language other than English, especially top languages spoken at your school, is preferred
Experience working directly with young people in groups of 15 or more is preferred
Experience planning and implementing lesson plans for school-aged youth preferred
Experience with classroom management and behavior management preferred

Responsibilities

Treat youth and fellow staff respectfully while executing classroom management and adhering to school rules
Create, develop and/or implement an age-appropriate curriculum for youth enrichment classes. Examples include art, soccer, music, writing, crafts, STEM, drama, etc.
Record and report accurate attendance
Support Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Manager with registration paperwork and program implementation.
Support Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Manager with data collection and data entry for all required databases
Support Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Manager with behavior and classroom management for classes during extended day programming.
Support Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Manager with first aid needs of students participating in the activities.
Support program partners, Schools Uniting Neighborhoods hourly staff, volunteers and program vendors with onsite orientation
Serve as a substitute to perform the duties of Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Manager when manager is not available
Encourage and assist youth with homework and schoolwork, when applicable
Communicate effectively with Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Site Manager and parents about student successes and challenges.
Support school family nights, special events and program & event promotion as needed.
Ensure all shared classrooms and spaces are clean and well organized at the end of the program day
Attend site-specific Schools Uniting Neighborhoods staff meetings and orientations.
Develop community aware approach and respectful relationships with students, their families and all community members we serve
Use good judgment when working with youth in a school setting
Actively work to create a supportive and safe environment for community participation through full participation program practice and implementation
Effectively work with individuals of varied backgrounds.
Utilize bilingual skills to support community aware approach communication to students, families and clients in their preferred language, when possible
Support hunger relief efforts for the SUN site, as needed.
Engage in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO’s mission, vision, and values-based initiatives.

Benefits

Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
Work that helps your community
3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting
3% match for student loans or college savings
12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts