EKT TEACHER/INSTRUCTOR

Job DetailsJob Location: Glenfair ES - Portland, OR 97230Salary Range: $30.00 - $30.00 HourlyMetropolitan Family Service

EKT Family Engagement Facilitator 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 an EKT Family Engagement Facilitator to lead the family engagement component of the Early Kindergarten Transition program at Glenfair Elementary Community School. Position requires the ability to coordinate and facilitate groups of family members in a school setting.

Please review the job description below and submit a cover letter and resume as soon as possible. No phone calls, please. In your cover letter, please include your experience school based families and community partners.

Position Title: Temporary EKT Family Engagement Facilitator To: SUN Site Manager

Location: Glenfair Elementary School

Position Dates: This position is temporary and will be completed in August, 2026.
 Training session for the position will occur in July, 2026
 Class preparation will be the first week of August 2026
 Family classes will be 8/10 – 8/13 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
 Family Engagement Facilitator Hours: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM

General Description

Metropolitan Family Service position descriptions are guidelines. They are not intended to identify every task that an employee will be asked to complete. They are intended as a general outline of the essential work responsibilities and qualifications of the position.

Under general supervision of the SUN Site Manager, EKT Kinder teachers and the school principal, the EKT Family Engagement Coordinator will facilitate the family engagement component of the Early Kindergarten Transition programs in Community Schools.

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.

Diversity

• Values working in a multi-cultural, diverse environment
• Values and supports inclusion and program access for clients
• Supports agency goals for enhancing diversity

Collaboration

• Ability to work effectively in collaboration within all program areas of MFS
• Ability and commitment to work effectively within a team-dependent environment
• Ability to work and communicate with a broad range of individuals and groups

Program Implementation

• Demonstrated experience in facilitating in a classroom setting
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with low income families
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and autonomously
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively manage and maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to recognize and manage critical incidents within program and/mandatory

reporting regulations and responsibilities

• Ability and commitment to continuous quality improvements and innovation

Teamwork

• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with other MFS staff and volunteers and to model effective teamwork skills

Summary of Position

To create and implement the family engagement component of the Early Kindergarten Transition programs in Community Schools. This position welcomes new and returning Glenfair families with incoming Kindergarten students. The facilitator will share ideas and resources with families to help support learning at home. In addition, they will create an environment where families can connect with each other; meet school staff, learn about school culture and ask questions about the upcoming school year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with designated partners in the schools
• Utilize best practices when conducting groups
• Maintain awareness of family needs and issues
• Attend training prior to facilitation start date
• Attend supervision meetings as needed
• Provide data and written reports as required or requested by supervisor
• Effectively and consistently market the organization, communicating about MFS and its

programs in a way that is both compelling and on message.

• Comply with Metropolitan Family Service policies and procedures as outline in the

Employee Handbook

• Other duties as assigned by SUN Site Manager, EKT Kinder Teachers and the School

Principal

• Maintain positive working relationships with students, families, school staff, and

custodians.

• Work within school and agency policies. Protect student and family confidentiality

QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to demonstrate and utilize active listening skills and utilize problem solving and

goal setting with participants

• Experience in facilitation of curriculums
• Demonstrated experience working in providing direct service to diverse clientele

Education and Experience Requirements

• 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)

• Experience with parenting education curriculums and/or facilitating groups
• Fluency and ability to communicate effectively in English
• Spanish speaking, reading and writing skills are a plus
• All employees must submit a criminal background check

Hours

Training: TBD

Prep: 4-8 hours the week of August 3rd
Group Classes: 8/10/26 – 8/13/26 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Term: SUMMER 2026

This position is for our Summer EKT Session. EKT classes are not held on Reynolds School District No-School Days. This position may have the opportunity for continued workshops during the 26-27 school year. EKT Family Engagement Facilitators are part-time, temporary employees of Metropolitan Family Service.

Compensation: $30.00 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, LGBT, linguistically diverse populations, older adults and military veterans to consider application to our positions. MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Instructions

Please include a letter of interest and experience and include three professional references in your online application. Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.