Ekt teacher/Instructor

Job DetailsJob Location

• West
• Powellhurst
• ES -
• Portland,
• OR 97266Salary
• Range: $30.00 - $30.00 HourlyMFS 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. The West Powellhurst SUN Program is seeking applicants for the Early Kindergarten Transition (EKT) program.
• EKT
• Teacher
• Required
• Hours:
• Growing
• Up
• Wild
• Curriculum
• Training:
• July 1, 2026 9:00am-2:00pm
• Teacher
• Training (virtual):
• July 10, 2026 10:00am-12:00pm
• EKT
• Program:
• August 10th-20th, 2026,
• Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-1:30pm
• Position
• Overview: EKT is a two-week summer program at SUN schools that offers children and families a jump-start into a successful kindergarten year. The program focuses on academics, play, arts and music, exploration and developing friendships in an inclusive and joyful classroom.
• The program has two components: a two week program for incoming kindergarten students, and provides family education sessions that are required. EKT partners with SUN and Multnomah County to offer the program. We are using an alternative curriculum this year called Growing Up Wild. It will be primarily held outside with access to bathrooms and indoor spaces should the need arise.
• Here's a description: Growing Up Wild is an early childhood education program that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of experiences Growing Up Wild provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about nature and lifelong social and academic skills. Curriculum will be provided.
• QualificationsQualifications: State of Oregon TSPC license with proper endorsement, highly qualified status Current first-aid certification 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.