Center Assistant - Early Learning Focus

Kumon North America, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Part-time role

Supportive environment

Job summary

Kumon North America, Inc. in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a dependable Center Assistant to support our center with a focus on Early Learning students and grading.

This part-time role suits education students or recent graduates who want a second income; you will attend shifts 3:00 PM–7:00 PM on Mondays and Fridays, grade classwork, record scores, and help 3–5 year olds build foundational skills in a calm, structured environment.

Qualifications

• Availability for at least 8 hours per week.
• Shifts 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, Mon & Fri.
• At least 8–12 hours per week into fall and beyond.
• Experience working with children (formal or informal).
• Works well in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend all scheduled shifts, on time and prepared to work.
• Grade student classwork and homework accurately.
• Record student scores in student record books.
• Answer student questions related to math and reading.
• Support Early Learning students (ages 3–5).
• Help students develop focus, confidence, and independence.
• Maintain a calm, structured learning environment.
• Follow center procedures and instructional guidelines.

Skills

Math through Algebra

Reading concepts (middle school level)

Student interaction

Detail-oriented

Dependable and organized

Education

Currently pursuing education or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Center Assistant to support our center with a strong focus on Early Learning students and grading. Early Learning students are typically ages 3-5 or students developing foundational skills necessary for independent study.

This role is well-suited for individuals in the education field—such as current education students, recent graduates, or educators seeking a second, part-time role for supplemental income.

Key Responsibilities

• Reliably attend all scheduled shifts, arriving on time and prepared to work
• Grade student classwork and homework accurately and efficiently
• Record student scores in student record books
• Answer student questions related to math and reading when appropriate
• Support Early Learning students (ages 3-5 or those building foundational skills)
• Help students develop focus, confidence, and independence
• Maintain a calm, positive, and structured learning environment
• Follow center procedures and instructional guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Availability for at least 8 hours per week
• Must be available from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM and for the entire 4-hour shift
• Must be available on Mondays and Fridays
• Must be available for at least 8-12 hours per week going into the fall and beyond
• Knowledge of mathematics through at least Algebra
• Knowledge of reading concepts through at least the middle school level
• Prior experience working with children (formal or informal)
• Works well in a fast-paced environment and is highly detail-oriented
• Dependable, organized, and reliable

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in education, child development, or a related field
• Currently studying education or a related discipline
• Prior classroom, tutoring, or instructional support experience with students aged 3-5

Ideal Candidate Profile

• An education professional seeking a consistent part-time role
• An education student currently attending a nearby college looking to build hands-on experience working with children
• Comfortable balancing student interaction with structured administrative work
• Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently without sacrificing accuracy