Prenatal to 3rd grade; P3 Program Assistant

Prenatal to 3rd grade (P3) Program Assistant

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. Find out more o.org.

• Position
  :
  Prenatal to 3rd grade (P3) Program Assistant
• Wage
  : $17.00 per hour
• FLSA; EEO; WC
  :
  Non‑Exempt;
  Professional; 8864
• Locations
  :
  Ventura Park Elementary, 145 SE 117th Ave., Portland, OR 97216
• FTE / Status
  :
  On‑call/ Casual without Benefits
• Number of positions
  : 1
• Program(s):
  Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Prenatal to 3rd Grade
• Sector
  :
  School Based (SUN)
• Apply at
  :(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Program Summary

Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Community Schools provide a comprehensive set of services to the school communities we serve. IRCO’s SUN Community Schools offer a variety of programs that support student and parent education as well as family stability.

Position Summary

The Prenatal to 3rd grade (P3) Program Assistant works closely with the Ventura Park P3 Coordinator to co‑facilitate the P3 Play and Learn groups and parent workshops for Slavic speaking clients. The Program Assistant may also provide outreach and connect with households who speak Slavic to share P3 opportunities. This position offers a limited number of hours per week, with all hours primarily happening on one day each week;

total hours per week will not exceed 5 hrs.

Essential Functions

• Use good judgment when working with youth in a school or preschool setting.
• Treat youth and adults respectfully while executing classroom management.
• Follow guidance and instructions of the P3 Coordinator to co‑facilitate age‑appropriate curricula for children aged 1‑5 years old enrichment classes (for example art, circle time, music, sensory, etc.).
• Ensure a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when working with students and families.
• Occasionally support school family nights and special events.
• Attend all required staff meetings and P‑3 program orientations.
• Develop a community‑aware approach and respectful relationships with students, their families and all community members we serve.
• Utilize bilingual skills in English and Ukrainian or Russian for effective communication with students, parents, and families.

Secondary Functions

• Actively work to disrupt illegal or unlawful treatment based on race and systematic illegal denial of fair treatment through respectful engagement, program practice, and implementation.
• Support resource referrals for Slavic speaking clients, when applicable.

Education & Experience

We are looking for applicants who are genuinely enthusiastic and passionate about early learner education and family engagement. Applicants should communicate proactively and respectfully and be able to relate to people from multi‑income and multi‑background communities.

Minimum Job Specific Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Ukrainian or Russian for effective communication with students, parents, and families.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to pass an extensive Oregon Department of Education background check before starting work.
• Must have a high school degree (or equivalent experience in the field).
• Must be flexible, dependable, and have excellent multitasking skills.
• Must be willing to complete mandatory training on child abuse reporting, program safety, and any other required topics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with youth 1 to 5 years old in groups of 15 or more.
• Experience implementing lesson plans for early learners.
• Experience with age‑appropriate classroom management and behavior management.
• Experience leading activities with groups of adults and children.

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

• All work takes place in person in a public‑school setting.
• Work under close supervision of the Ventura Park P3 Coordinator.
• A well‑protected environment in a school building with minimal hazards or obstacles.
• Stable work schedule with no fluctuations. Play and Learn groups run in 8‑wk sessions with several weeks off between sessions.

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