Early Kindergarten Transition; EKT) Parent Educator

Description POSITION:
Early Kindergarten Transition (EKT) Parent Educator WAGE:
Starting at $25.50 per hour based on experience FLSA; EEO; WC:
Non-Exempt;
Administrative Support; 8864 LOCATIONS: IRCO SUN Schools, Parkrose School District

Russell Elementary, 2700 NE 127th Ave, Portland OR 97230

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS:
Hourly/ On-Call without Benefits NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (8) APPLY AT: www.irco.org STATUS:
On call/ Casual without Benefits PROGRAM(S): SUN Community Schools SECTOR:
Youth & Academic Services REQUIREMENTS:
Must pass criminal background check through Oregon Department

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Program Summary

Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Community Schools are a school-based service delivery model that provides a comprehensive set of services to the school communities we serve. IRCO's SUN Community Schools offer a variety of programs that support the students' education and family stability. The Early Kindergarten Transition Program (EKT) is a part of Kindergarten Counts, a community-wide campaign in Multnomah County that brings together early childhood and school partners to promote successful kindergarten transitions for children and their families in SUN Community Schools.

Position

Summary

EKT Parent Educators work with the SUN Site Manager, the EKT classroom teacher, and Prenatal to 3rd Grade Coordinator to facilitate and run the EKT Parent Education Classes. EKT Parent Educators will work directly under the SUN Site Manager and will plan curriculum in collaboration with SUN Site Manager, lead parent classes, provide access to resource, facilitate presentations from community partners, give tours of the school, work with the EKT Classroom Teacher to plan opportunities for parents to visit the EKT classroom.

Programs are in-person, located at school sites around SE Portland.

Essential Functions

• Support program manager in meeting IRCO's Program Management Standards and engaging in continuous learning for program improvement.
• Be able to follow all school district and IRCO safety protocols related to working with youth/adults in school communities
• Treat parents, youth and fellow staff respectfully while executing classroom management and adhering to school rules
• Create, develop, and implement culturally appropriate curriculum and activities for adult classes
• Record and report accurate attendance to SUN Manager, collect adult registration forms for all program participants
• Provide culturally responsive communication, outreach, and engagement with students and families
• Communicate effectively with SUN Site Manager and parents about parent concerns, or questions
• Support at school family nights, special events, and grade promotion events, as needed.
• Be a consistent and reliable staff member during the entire session of summer programming. (2-3 weeks total)
• Effectively communicate work availability and absences (in advance, when possible.)
• Attend all SUN staff meetings and session orientations
• Effectively work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
• Understand the role of "mandatory reporter" and communicate any concerns related to student safety to the SUN Manager in a timely manner

Secondary Functions

• Ability to develop Community aware approach and respectful relationships with students, their families, and all community members we serve
• Ability to use good judgment when working with families in a school setting
• Experience working in or delivering services in a school setting
• Actively work to disrupt illegal or unlawful treatment based on race and systematic Illegal denial of fair treatment through a respectful and engaging program practice and implementation
• Utilize bilingual skills to support community- aware approach communication to students, families, and clients in their preferred language, when possible

Requirements Education & Experience

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check
• High School degree or equivalent is preferred. Experience in the field may be considered as equivalent
• Bilingual/bicultural applicants are encouraged to apply
• Experience working directly with youth in groups of 15 or more is preferred
• Familiarity with Outer N/NE/SE Portland communities preferred
• Experience planning and implementing lesson plans for adults preferred
• Experience with classroom management and student behavior…