Bilingual Early Learning Program Assistant

Metropolitan Family Service; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Service in Portland, OR is seeking a part-time Program Assistant to support the Ready, Set, Go! and eRSG programs at Margaret Scott Elementary School.

The role focuses on day-to-day operations, family engagement, and classroom activities under the supervision of Program Site Coordinators. The 20-hour/week position requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work with diverse families and school staff.

Qualifications

• Certification, Associate's, or higher education degree in Early Childhood Education or minimum of 2 years of classroom experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to read, write, speak, translate, and interpret fluently in a language other than English.
• Experience working in a public school setting and/or within the early learning community.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-dependent environment.
• Ability to translate and interpret fluently in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of Parent-Child Interaction Groups (PCIGs), including set-up, facilitation support, and clean-up.
• Support facilitation of parent education classes in both English and Spanish.
• Assist in co-creating and implementing activities planned in collaboration with Program Coordinators.
• Support the development and implementation of programming with a health and wellness focus, including physical activity sessions.
• Assist with purchasing needs for RSG!/e’RSG programming using MFS-provided funding in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Support communication, coordination, and scheduling of developmental screenings and assessments.
• Maintain a high-quality early learning and preschool environment aligned with Ready, Set, Go! program standards.
• Assist in planning and facilitating community outings and events by coordinating with partner organizations and community agencies.
• Support outreach, engagement, networking, and recruitment of program participants for RSG programs.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training support for program volunteers.
• Attend regularly scheduled supervision meetings with Program Coordinators, program staff, and agency leadership.
• Organize, maintain, and update program files and required documentation.
• Maintain accurate and timely data entry in the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database.

Skills

Fluency in English and Spanish

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Education

Early Childhood Education degree or 2+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Canva, database systems

Job description

Metropolitan Family Service in Portland, OR is seeking a part-time Program Assistant to support the Ready, Set, Go! and eRSG programs at Margaret Scott Elementary School.

The role focuses on day-to-day operations, family engagement, and classroom activities under the supervision of Program Site Coordinators. The 20-hour/week position requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work with diverse families and school staff.