EKT Facilitator - East Gresham 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.

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About The Role:

The EKT Facilitator, under the general supervision of the SUN Site Manager, will support the Early Kindergarten Transition Program by leading a parent class. This class will include activities designed for parents and guardians of EKT students to foster connections, build their confidence in supporting their children, and share valuable resources. This position requires prior experience in teaching adults. Additionally, the facilitator will contribute to 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 year. It emphasizes academics, social-emotional learning (SEL), play, arts, music, exploration, and fostering 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:

• Plan, prepare, and facilitate activities and classes for parents and guardians of children in the EKT program to support a successful transition into kindergarten. 
• Teach parents how to assist their children in kindergarten and develop daily routines.
• Foster a supportive environment for families to learn and grow. 
• Recruit students and families for the program in collaboration with the SUN site manager.
• Consult and collaborate with the classroom teacher to align instruction and bring in guest speakers as needed. 
• Attend all onboarding and training sessions before the program starts. 
• Attend the family orientation meeting in July.
• Lead the parent class once a week for 2 weeks.
• Other duties as assigned by the program supervisor. 

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Plan, prepare, and facilitate activities and classes for parents and guardians of children in the EKT program to support a successful transition into kindergarten. 
• Teach parents how to assist their children in kindergarten and develop daily routines.
• Foster a supportive environment for families to learn and grow. 
• Recruit students and families for the program in collaboration with the SUN site manager.
• Consult and collaborate with the classroom teacher to align instruction and bring in guest speakers as needed. 
• Attend all onboarding and training sessions before the program starts. 
• Attend the family orientation meeting in July.
• Lead the parent class once a week for 2 weeks.
• Other duties as assigned by the program supervisor. 

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: East Gresham Elementary School 900 SE 5th 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, once a week, for a total of 24 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): Connect meaningfully with families, actively participate in summer school events, and fully engage in enriching in-person training sessions.

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.