Description:
POSITION: VESTAL SUN Extended Day Coordinator
JOB CLASS/GRADE: Non-Exempt; Administrative Support Workers; 8864
WAGE: Starting at $18 per hour based on experience
FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Professional; 8864
LOCATIONS: Vestal Elementary School 161 NE 82nd Ave, Portland OR 97220

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 we serve. IRCO’s SUN Community Schools offer a variety of programs that support the students’ education and family stability. SUN Support Staff work with the SUN Site Manager to facilitate and run extended day programs after school like youth academic and enrichment classes, parent workshops, school events, food security programs, food pantries, and more. Programs are in-person, located at school sites around outer N/NE/SE Portland.

POSITION SUMMARY

The SUN Extended Day Coordinator supports the work of the SUN Site Manager by providing administrative support, data entry, behavioral support in extended day classrooms, and acts as a substitute in the absence of the SUN Manager. Programs and services are offered in-person at a public school in Multnomah County.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Must be 18 years or older
• A High School degree or equivalent is preferred. Experience in the field may be considered as equivalent
• Fluency in a language other than English, especially top languages spoken at your school, is preferred
• Experience working directly with young people in groups of 15 or more is preferred
• Experience planning and implementing lesson plans for school-aged youth preferred
• Experience with classroom management and behavior management preferred
• Willingness to complete training on child abuse reporting and classroom management skills
• Enthusiastic attitude and passion for education and/or food security.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Excellent multitasking skills and ability to prioritize and complete multiple and varied tasks
• Understanding of client confidentiality and privacy

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• This job takes place in person, at Vestal Elementary School
• Positions require some analysis of problems or decision-making ability
• Work under close supervision
• A well protected environment with minimal hazards or obstacles
• The work schedule is 1:15pm-5:15pm, Monday-Thursday while SUN extended day classes are in session. Hours per week not to exceed 20hrs. SUN sessions run 8-10 weeks and may not offer hours in between sessions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Treat youth and fellow staff respectfully while executing classroom management and adhering to school rules
• Create, develop and/or implement an age-appropriate curriculum for youth enrichment classes. Examples include art, soccer, music, writing, crafts, STEM, drama, etc.
• Record and report accurate attendance
• Support SUN Manager with registration paperwork and program implementation.
• Support SUN Manager with data collection and data entry for all required databases.
• Support SUN Manager with behavior and classroom management for classes during extended day programming.
• Support SUN Manager with first aid needs of students participating in the activities.
• Support program partners, SUN hourly staff, volunteers and program vendors with onsite orientation
• Serve as a substitute to perform the duties of SUN Manager when manager is not available
• Encourage and assist youth with homework and schoolwork, when applicable
• Communicate effectively with SUN Site Manager and parents about student successes and challenges.
• Support school family nights, special events and program & event promotion as needed.
• Ensure all shared classrooms and spaces are clean and well organized at the end of the program day
• Attend site-specific SUN staff meetings and orientations.

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.