Vestal SUN Extended Day Coordinator

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vestal SUN Extended Day Coordinator supports the SUN Site Manager with administration, data entry, behavioral support in extended-day classrooms, and coverage for the manager when they are unavailable. The role is based in person at Vestal Elementary School and supports SUN Community Schools programs and services for students and families. The coordinator helps run after-school enrichment and academic activities, supports students with homework when applicable, communicates with the Site Manager and parents about student progress and challenges, and assists with events and hunger-relief efforts. The position is on-call/casual and does not include benefits. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., while classes are in session, with no more than 20 hours per week. SUN sessions last 4–10 weeks, and hours may not be available between sessions.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

High school degree or equivalent is preferred; field experience may be considered equivalent.
Fluency in a language other than English, especially a language 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, manage classrooms, and follow 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.
Support 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 needed.
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.
Keep 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 or discriminatory treatment through program practices and implementation.
Work effectively with individuals from a broad range of communities.
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.