Program Associate - EARLY RSG - Cherry Park

Position: PROGRAM ASSOCIATE - EARLY RSG - Cherry Park
Metropolitan Family Service Position Description

Position Title:

Ready, Set, Go! Program Associate

Reports To:

Program Site Coordinator– Ready, Set, Go!

Location:

Cherry Park Elementary School Dept/Program:
Ready, Set, Go! - e’RSG FTE: .75 FTE (30 hours/week)
Status:
Non-exempt

Created:
September 2026 Job Number: RSGCP
0922

General Description:

Metropolitan Family Service position descriptions are guidelines. They are not intended to identify every task that an employee will be asked to complete. They are intended as a general outline of the essential work responsibilities and qualifications of the position.

Agency Culture:

We use creative and proactive problem-solving to build and sustain dynamic community-based programs and quality services.

We believe in the potential of families and individuals at all life stages and focus on prevention, wellness, and independence.

We build strong relationships by collaborating with our funders, partners, and highly trained volunteers, always striving for an extensive commitment to diversity.

General Function:

Under the supervision of the Program Site Coordinator for the Ready, Set, Go! program, the Program Associate is responsible for providing direct support to the day-to-day operations of the Early Learning and Family Engagement program at Cherry Park Elementary School. The RSG Program Associate will support in-person Parent-Child Interaction Groups (PCIGs), parenting groups, workshops, community events, field trips and activities. This includes taking observations of program participants to aid in lesson planning, leading physical activity classes, maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment, coordinating volunteers, and building trusting relationships with program participants.

Collaboration Ability to work and communicate effectively (both in writing and verbally) with a broad range of individuals and groups

Ability to collaborate across all program areas of MFS, as well as with other agencies and partners

Ability and commitment to work effectively in a team-dependent environment

Ability to connect position responsibilities with the agency’s mission

Program Implementation Ability to effectively manage and maintain confidential and sensitive information

Ability to recognize and respond to critical situations, including adhering to mandatory reporting regulations and responsibilities

Ability to model appropriate behavior for children and adults, guided by principles of child development

Ability to work effectively in a team-dependent environment

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines successfully

Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities based on program and participant needs

Strong verbal and written communication skills in a language in addition to English Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills

Commitment to continuous quality improvement and innovation

Ability to understand and implement the RSG! philosophy in day-to-day duties

Ability to provide input to the Program Coordinator regarding programming, classroom environment, and program logistics

Teamwork

Ability to work independently and to collaborate with other MFS staff and volunteers and to model effective teamwork skills

Ability to work in collaboration with school staff

Ability to collaborate with Reynolds School District departments

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Support all needs for Parent-Child Interaction Groups, including set-up and clean-up Support Parent Education classes in English and Spanish Assist in planning and co-creating activities with the Program Coordinator Support development of programming with a health and wellness focus, including physical activity classes

Support daily classroom routines, transitions,…