EKT Childcare

Metropolitan Family Service

Position Description

MFS helps people move beyond the limitations of poverty, inequity and social isolation. Through social innovation and a focus on prevention, MFS delivers proven programs to help people succeed at home, in school and in the community.

MFS is always looking for qualified and dedicated employees committed to helping us strengthen the community. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your skills and enthusiasm to help people in the Portland area, we would love to talk with you about our current opening listed below.

Moving Lives Forward.

We are currently seeking someone to lead childcare during our summer EKT Family Classes. 

Position Title: Summer EKT Childcare

To: SUN Site Manager

Location: Salish Ponds Elementary 

Position Dates: July 21st, July 24, July 28 & July 31st- 8-10am

Metropolitan Family Service helps individuals overcome poverty and social isolation through innovative programs focused on prevention and community support. 

Position Overview: This position involves creating a safe and engaging environment where children can learn and grow through various activities while their parents are in their EKT classes.  Children will range in age from 1- 10 years old.  Number of children will also depend and can vary from 1-10 children at a time.  

Values:

• We use creative and proactive problem solving to build and sustain dynamic community-based programs and quality services.
• We believe in the potential of families and individuals at all life stages and focus on prevention, wellness, and independence.
• We build strong relationships by collaborating with our funders, partners, and highly trained volunteers, always striving for an extensive commitment to diversity.
• Equity & Social Justice
• Values working in a multi-cultural, diverse environment
• Values and supports inclusion and program access for clients
• Supports agency goals for reducing disparity in outcomes for communities of color
• Adopts anti-racism approaches to services by understanding and acknowledging systemic and individual racism and privilege

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Experience in teaching children and creating lesson plans
• Desire and ability to work with children and ensure an enriching, positive, safe setting
• An independent, self-motivated, creative and resourceful individual
• Excellent organization skills and interpersonal communication skills
• A cooperative manner and the ability to work as part of a team
• A willingness to ask questions for clarification and job completion
• Demonstrate excitement in working with children. Demonstrate respect and professionalism in all interactions
• Demonstrate enthusiasm about working in an inclusive environment which serves children of all backgrounds and abilities
• Experience working with groups of elementary-age children and strong behavior management is a MUST
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally able to work in the United States (documentation will be required for I-9 form)
• Spanish speaking skills are a plus
• Basic English proficiency is required (must be able to read, write and speak English)
• All employees must submit a criminal background check

Compensation: $18 per hr

Metropolitan Family Service is committed to building a diverse workforce to broaden and deepen our work in the communities we serve. We strongly urge candidates from communities of color, disability, LGBTQIA+, linguistically diverse populations, older adults and military veterans to consider application to our positions. MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Instructions:

Please include your experience and two professional references in your online application. Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.