Early Learning & Family Programs Associate

Metropolitan-Family-Service; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Service is seeking a Ready, Set, Go! Program Associate at Cherry Park Elementary School. You will support day-to-day operations, assist in Parent-Child Interaction Groups, and help plan activities to engage families and children.

You will coordinate volunteers, maintain a safe learning environment, and help with outreach and scheduling while working closely with the Program Site Coordinator to implement RSG! philosophy and equity-focused programming.

Qualifications

• Certification, Associate’s degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education, or 2+ years of classroom experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish is required.
• Experience with children ages 0-5 and families in school or community settings.
• Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Parent-Child Interaction Groups, including setup and cleanup.
• Assist in planning and co-creating activities with the Program Coordinator.
• Support programming with a health and wellness focus, including physical activity classes.
• Maintain program files and data entry in the agency database (ETO) and coordinate with partners.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Child development knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education

2+ years of classroom experience with children 0-5

Tools

Google platforms

Canva

ETO database

Job description

Metropolitan Family Service is seeking a Ready, Set, Go! Program Associate at Cherry Park Elementary School. You will support day-to-day operations, assist in Parent-Child Interaction Groups, and help plan activities to engage families and children.

You will coordinate volunteers, maintain a safe learning environment, and help with outreach and scheduling while working closely with the Program Site Coordinator to implement RSG! philosophy and equity-focused programming.