Bi-lingual Early Childhood Classroom Assistant

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Ready, Set, Go! is a dynamic and successful kindergarten readiness/parenting education program serving families in the North Clackamas school district. The program meets at the Wichita Center for Family and Community on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and at Bilquist Elementary School on Mondays and Wednesdays. The program provides play-based parent-child interaction groups for parents and children ages 3-5, as well as a parenting class and physical activities for children.

We are seeking energetic, enthusiastic, bilingual volunteers to assist with an hour of physical activities with children. Volunteers will play with and supervise children. A positive attitude, patience, and enthusiasm for working with children is key.

As consistency is important for small children, volunteers who can be there once or twice a week are preferred.

Days/Hours for position: 12-1pm Mon-Thurs. Consistent availability on only one or two of these days is expected.

Start date: Flexible!

Minimum Commitment: 4-6 month commitment

Required Education/Skills:

• Bi-lingual (English-Spanish preferred)

• Desire and ability to work with children and families and ensure an enriching, positive, safe setting

• Commitment to serving students and families with diverse abilities and needs

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality

• Commitment to the goals of Metropolitan Family Service

Desired Volunteer Characteristics/Qualities:

• Experience working with preschool-aged children

• Experience with positive discipline or willingness to learn

• A cooperative manner and the ability to work effectively within a team-dependent environment

• Experience volunteering or working in education, recreation or social services program

Benefits:

• Gain experience working in early childhood education and with a non-profit agency.

• Help to make communities stronger by becoming a positive adult role model for children.

• Fun!