SUN Extended Day Assistant

Position Title

SUN Extended Day Assistant - Scott

SUN Community School Site Manager

Part-time, Non-Exempt

$18.30/hr; up to 15 hrs/week (part-time, non-exempt);
This position is eligible for sick time only

Mon-Thursday 2pm-6pm;
Actual schedule to be determined between employee and supervisor.

Latino Network’s mission is:
Leading with love, we cultivate our staff and community as a powerful force for radical social change. We do this through Latino community-driven programs, advocacy, and service. Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination, that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families.

We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver training and support, a wide range of services, as well as influence policy.

Latino Network seeks a bilingual, bi-cultural mission-driven professional with proven non-profit and community experience to provide SUN Community School support. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves position with the capacity to impact the lives of Latino youth and their families. If you are caring, resourceful, outcome-oriented, and able to build strong relationships, then Latino Network is the place for you.

The School Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) program seeks to improve the lives of youth, their families, and the community through partnering with local school communities to extend the school day to improve children’s educational success and family stability. Latino Network manages eight SUN Community Schools where we offer extended day services for students, families, and the school community.

Latino Network is a fast-paced, highly engaged work environment with satellite operations within Multnomah County. We strive to communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. We actively seek opportunities for professional development for our staff and promote a willingness to change for continual improvement.

• Assist SUN Community Site Manager with daily program operation when needed.
• Teach extended-day enrichment and academic classes at least 2-3 times a week.
• Cover classes.
• Assist with any food pantry distribution as needed.
• Take daily attendance and insert into data system regularly.
• Assist in creating classes in Grouptrail database system in between programming.
• Effectively work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Assist with outreach on days there are no classes to teach: phone calls home, flyers, enrollment packets.
• Actively develop rapport with students, staff, and families.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for participants by aligning with Reynolds School District, Portland Public School District, and Latino Network policy.
• Work with students needing behavioral support.
• Attend and complete trainings required for position.

• Training and a minimum of two years’ experience in the field of education, social services, or related human service industry
• Ability to communicate directly and effectively both orally and in writing, in both English and Spanish
• Cultural connections to and lived experience within communities of color
• Lived experience that reflects that of the students and families to be served in the school community
• Positive behavior management and communication skills
• Has the ability to engage a broad spectrum of community members in Latino Network programs and activities
• Well-versed in Google docs and Microsoft Suite, especially Google sheets and excel for data tracking
• Must be able to take initiative and be organized, responsible, and accountable
• Have the ability to multi-task, maintain composure, and communicate respectfully and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to work as a team member and support the mission and goals of Latino Network.
• Maintain a positive attitude and approach to…