Dynamic Early Childhood Program Associate

Metropolitan Family Service; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Service is seeking a Ready, Set, Go! Program Associate at Cherry Park Elementary School in Portland, Oregon.

This full-time, day-shift role supports parent-child groups, health and wellness activities, and classroom routines to promote early learning and family engagement. The position requires at least a 2-year degree or equivalent ECE experience, bilingual ability (English/Spanish preferred), strong organization, and the ability to work in a team within a school setting and

Qualifications

• Certification, associate degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years classroom experience in ECE or related setting.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking in a language in addition to English (Spanish preferred).
• Strong time management, organization, and ability to work in a team with school partners.

Responsibilities

• Support Parent-Child Interaction Groups, including setup and cleanup.
• Assist in planning activities with the Program Coordinator.
• Support development of health and wellness programming and classroom routines.
• Coordinate communication and scheduling of classes, assessments, and events.
• Maintain accurate program files and data in the agency database.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Multicultural competence

Written communication

Education

Associate’s degree in ECE or related field

2+ years ECE classroom experience

Tools

Google platforms

Canva

Database programs

Job description

Metropolitan Family Service is seeking a Ready, Set, Go! Program Associate at Cherry Park Elementary School in Portland, Oregon.

This full-time, day-shift role supports parent-child groups, health and wellness activities, and classroom routines to promote early learning and family engagement. The position requires at least a 2-year degree or equivalent ECE experience, bilingual ability (English/Spanish preferred), strong organization, and the ability to work in a team within a school setting and