SUN Activity Leader - Floyd Light Middle School in Gresham, Oregon at El Programa Hispano Catolico

Become A Part of the El Programa Hispano Catòlico Team

El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) is an organization that supports individuals in reaching their fullest potential. For nearly 40 years, our mission has been to advance racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latine roots, culture, and community. This mission, which is at the heart of everything we do, has allowed us to respond to local needs by addressing the social determinants of health. We achieve this through our program areas: Housing, Economic Sustainability, Education, Community Wellness, and DV/SA Prevention and Intervention. Today, EPHC serves more than 30,000 people annually and employs over 100 staff members, the majority of whom are bilingual, and over 93% are bicultural.

Although EPHC is affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network, candidates or participants do not need to be Catholic to work with us or receive services. Across our programs and services, staff of all faiths-or none-work within our framework of respect for our mission, the dignity of the human person, and the common good.

To learn more about EPHC, visit our website at https://elprograma.org/

Benefits: This is a non-benefitted role.

About The Role:

Under the general supervision of the SUN Site Manager, the Activity Leader will be supporting the after-school Extended Day Program by teaching and facilitating after-school classes and activities.

El Programa Hispáno Católico, SUN Community Schools are social service, neighboring hubs that support and empower students, families, and communities by connecting them with resources through culturally specific advocacy, high-quality programming, and leadership opportunities.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitate enrichment activities and classes, including cooking, art, and academic subjects.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with students
• Develop a comprehensive plan for daily activities that outlines specific tasks and objectives.
• Provide student mentorship & assist with student behavior management
• Assist with the distribution of after-school snacks.
• Help with setting up and cleaning up the classroom.
• Assist at SUN events (Back to School Night, SUN Family Night, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned by the SUN Site Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Provide nutritional guidance to help participants make healthier lifestyle choices, incorporating artistic elements to enrich the cooking experience, or applying academic writing skills.
• Experience working with youth and/or children
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Russian, Somali, Burmese or Vietnamese preferred.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to effectively follow both written and oral direction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, families, and students.
• Experience with, confidence in, and/or comfort with public speaking.
• Must be able to organize work, take initiative, follow through, and pay attention to detail

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Satisfactory results from civil, criminal, and motor vehicle background checks required.

Compensation: $23.00-$25.00 per hour. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience.

Location: Floyd Light Middle School, EPHC SUN Community School

Typical Working Conditions: Must be available to work on-site during school hours, between 2:45 pm -4:45 pm, Monday - Thursday.

• Community On-Site (100% of time): Meet with students, lead activities, collaborate on after-school events, and attend in-person onboarding and SUN orientation prior to each SUN session.

TO APPLY: Please visit and apply through El Programa Hispano’s online application at www.elprograma.org/careers

EPHC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

El Programa Hispano Catolico is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EPHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law.