Prenatal to 3rd Grade Program Assistant

Description

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more at www.irco.org.  

POSITION:                             Prenatal to 3rd grade (P3) Program Assistant

WAGE:                                    $17.00 per hour

FLSA; EEO; WC:                     Non-Exempt; Professional; 8864

LOCATIONS:                          Lincoln Park Elementary

                                                 13200 SE Lincoln St., Portland, OR 97233 

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS:            On-Call/Casual

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:   (1)

APPLY AT:                              www.irco.org 

STATUS:                                  Oncall/ Casual without Benefits

PROGRAM(S):                        Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Prenatal to 3rd Grade (P3)

SECTOR:                                  School Based (SUN) 

REQUIREMENTS:

Effectively communicates in the Spanish language

Must be able to pass an extensive Oregon Department of Education

Program Summary
Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Community Schools are a school-based service delivery model that provides a comprehensive set of services to the school communities where we are serving.

IRCO’s SUN Community Schools offer a variety of programs that support student and parent education as well as family stability. 

Position Summary
The Prenatal to 3rd grade (P3) Program Assistant works closely with the Lincoln Park P3 Coordinator to co-facilitate the P3 Play and Learn groups and parent workshops for Spanish speaking clients. The P3 Program Assistant may also provide outreach and connect with households who speak Spanish to share about P3 opportunities for them and their students. This position offers a limited number of hours per week, with all hours primarily happening on one day each week and total hours per week will not exceed 5 hrs.

Essential Functions

The successful applicant should be able to: 

• Use good judgment when working with youth in a school or preschool setting
• Treat youth and adults respectfully while executing classroom management 
• Follow guidance and instructions of the P3 Coordinator to co-facilitate age-appropriate curricula for children aged 1-5 years old enrichment classes (for example art, circle time, music, sensory, etc.)
• Ensure a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when working with students and families
• Occasionally support school family nights and special events 
• Attend all required staff meetings and P-3 program orientations 
• Develop culturally responsive and respectful relationships with students, their families, and the community members we serve 
• Utilize bilingual skills to support effective communication to students, families, and clients in Spanish

Secondary Functions

• Actively work to disrupt racism and systematic oppression through inclusive program practice and implementation
• Support resource referrals for Spanish speaking clients, when applicable

Requirements

Education & Experience

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for applicants who are genuinely enthusiastic and passionate about early learner education and family engagement. Applicants should communicate proactively and respectfully be able to relate to people from diverse socioeconomic levels and cultures.  

Additionally, the successful candidate: 

• Must effectively communicate in Spanish
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to pass an extensive Oregon Department of Education background check prior to starting work 
• Must have a High School degree (or equivalent experience in the field) 
• Must be flexible, dependable, and have excellent multitasking skills
• Must be willing to complete mandatory training on child abuse reporting, program safety, and any other required topics

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working directly with youth 1 to 5 yrs old in groups of 15 or more
• Experience implementing lesson plans for early learners 
• Experience with age-appropriate classroom management and behavior management
• Experience leading activities with groups of adults and children

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

• All work takes place in person in a public-school setting job
• Work under close supervision of the Lincoln Park P3 Coordinator
• A well protected environment in a school building with minimal hazards or obstacles
• Stable work schedule with no fluctuations. Play and Learn groups run in 8-wk sessions with several weeks off between sessions. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.

Required Engagement 

Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO’s mission, vision, and values based initiatives.

IRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.