EKT Educational Assistant - East Gresham Elementary School

El Programa Hispano Católico; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

El Programa Hispano Católico is seeking an Educational Assistant for their Early Kindergarten Transition Program. This role involves supporting the teacher, working with families, and helping students develop a solid foundation for kindergarten. The ideal candidate is bilingual and has a passion for fostering inclusive, joyful learning experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual in one or more of the following is preferred: Spanish, Russian, Somali, Burmese or Vietnamese.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, families, and students.

Responsibilities

• Support EKT Teacher and Site Manager with the kindergarten transition program.
• Create a welcoming and engaging environment for students.
• Assist with recruitment and family communication.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish, Russian, Somali, Burmese or Vietnamese

Ability to work with diverse individuals

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Public speaking confidence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Become A Part of the El Programa Hispano Catòlico Team!

El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) is an organization that supports individuals in reaching their fullest potential. For nearly 40 years, our mission has been to advance racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latine roots, culture, and community. This mission, which is at the heart of everything we do, has allowed us to respond to local needs by addressing the social determinants of health. We achieve this through our program areas: Housing, Economic Sustainability, Education, Community Wellness, and DV/SA Prevention and Intervention. Today, EPHC serves more than 30,000 people annually and employs over 100 staff members, the majority of whom are bilingual, and over 93% are bicultural.

Although EPHC is affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network, candidates or participants do not need to be Catholic to work with us or receive services. Across our programs and services, staff of all faiths-or none-work within our framework of respect for our mission, the dignity of the human person, and the common good.

To learn more about EPHC, visit our website at https://elprograma.org/

About The Role:

The EKT Educational Assistant (EA) will work under the general supervision of the EKT Teacher and the SUN Site Manager to support the Early Kindergarten Transition Program. The EA will assist the EKT Teacher in all aspects of the program, work with small groups and individual students, and help with recruitment efforts during a two-week summer program at the SUN Community School. This program aims to provide children and families with a solid foundation for a successful kindergarten experience. It emphasizes academics, social-emotional learning (SEL), play, arts, music, exploration, and the development of friendships in a joyful and inclusive classroom environment.

SUN Community Schools are social service, neighborhood hubs that support and empower students, families, and communities by connecting them with resources through culturally specific advocacy, high-quality programming, and leadership opportunities.

Essential Duties:

• Support the EKT classroom teacher, parent educator, and the SUN Site Manager in preparing and implementing the program for incoming kindergarteners
• Creating a welcoming, engaging, and joyful kindergarten transition program
• Support in recruitment and family communication
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with students
• Collaborates with SUN and parent educators
• Attend all onboarding and training sessions before the program starts.
• Attend the family orientation meeting in July.
• Other duties as assigned by the Site Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual in one or more of the following is preferred: Spanish, Russian, Somali, Burmese or Vietnamese.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to effectively follow both written and oral directions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, families, and students.
• Experience with/or confident with public speaking
• Must be able to organize work, take initiative, follow through, and pay attention to detail

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Satisfactory results from civil, criminal, and motor vehicle background check required.

COMPENSATION: $23-$25/hr

Location:East Gresham Elementary School 900 SE 5th St, Gresham, OR 97080

• Typical Working Conditions: Must be available to work from school hours, EKT Program hours: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Mondays-Thursdays from Aug 4th - Aug. 14th (5 hrs/4-day wk) 12 hours of paid preparation, onboarding, and training before the start of the program and during program.

Community On-Site (100% of time)

• Engage actively with EKT students in the classroom, fostering meaningful connections with their families at school.

TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume to El Programa Hispano's online application at www.elprograma.org/careers

EPHC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

El Programa Hispano Catolico is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EPHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law.