EKT Educational Assistant - Highland Elementary

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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.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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 & Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual preferred: 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: $23.00-$25.00 per hour.

Location:  Highland Elementary School 295 NE 24th ST, Gresham, OR 97030 

• Typical Working Conditions: Candidates must be available to work during school hours. The EKT program, which runs from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Mondays through Thursdays, from July 16th to July 31st. The position requires 5 hours of work per day, four days a week, totaling 40 hours. This schedule includes paid preparation time, a one-hour onboarding session on either July 1st or July 8th, mandatory training before, and the EKT family orientation night.
• 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 visit and apply through 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.