Ekt Parent Educator

Job Overview

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 and music, exploration and developing friendships in an inclusive and joyful classroom. It includes a two‑week program for incoming kindergarten students and required family education sessions. The parent class educator leads activities for parents and guardians to foster connections, build confidence and share helpful resources.

This position requires prior experience in teaching adults.

EKT program dates:
Monday–Thursday, July 20 – July 30.

• Attend all onboarding and training prior to the program.
• Paid preparation and training after school/evenings prior to the start of the program.
• Plan and attend the family orientation meeting the week prior to the program.
• Parent class educators plan and facilitate classes for parents.
• Facilitate 8 hours of parent education sessions; the length of classes offered and how many days per week is flexible.

• Plan, prepare, and facilitate activities/classes for parents/guardians of children in the EKT program that help support a successful transition into kindergarten.
• Teach adults about how to support their child in kindergarten and develop routines.
• Foster a supportive environment for families to learn and grow.
• Recruit students and families for the program in collaboration with the SUN site manager.
• Consult and collaborate with the classroom teacher to align instruction and bring in guest speakers.
• Create a welcoming, engaging, and joyful kindergarten transition program.
• Collect and report data.

• State of Oregon TSPC license with applicable authorization, proper endorsement, highly qualified status.
• Current first‑aid card.
• Prior experience in teaching adults.

$30 an hour.