About this opportunity
Metropolitan Family Service lists this PROGRAM ASSOCIATE - RSG - MARGARET SCOTT ES opportunity in portland, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details: Job Location: Margaret Scott ES - Portland, OR 97230, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $23.67 - $24.38 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Metropolitan Family Service
Position Description
Position Title: Ready, Set, Go! Program Associate
Reports To: Program Site Coordinators– Ready, Set, Go!
Location: Margaret Scott Elementary School
Dept/Program: Ready, Set, Go! - RSG FTE: .75 FTE (30 hours/week)
Status: Non-exempt
Created: September 2026 Job Number: RSGMS0921
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.
Agency Culture
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.
General Function
Under the supervision of the Program Site Coordinator for the Ready, Set, Go! program, the Program Associate is responsible for providing direct support to the day-to-day operations of the Early Learning and Family Engagement program at Margaret Scott Elementary School. The RSG Program Associate will support in-person Parent-Child Interaction Groups (PCIGs), parenting groups, workshops, community events, and activities. This includes taking observations of program participants to aid in lesson planning, leading physical activity classes, maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment, coordinating volunteers, and building trusting relationships with program participants.
Collaboration
Ability to work and communicate effectively (both in writing and verbally) with a broad range of individuals and groups
Ability to collaborate across all program areas of MFS, as well as with other agencies and partners
Ability and commitment to work effectively in a team-dependent environment
Ability to connect position responsibilities with the agency’s mission
Program Implementation
Ability to effectively manage and maintain confidential and sensitive information
Ability to recognize and respond to critical situations, including adhering to mandatory reporting regulations and responsibilities
Ability to model appropriate behavior for children and adults, guided by principles of child development
Ability to work effectively in a team-dependent environment
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines successfully
Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities based on program and participant needs
Strong verbal and written communication skills in a language in addition to English
Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
Commitment to continuous quality improvement and innovation
Ability to understand and implement the RSG! philosophy in day-to-day duties
Teamwork
Ability to work independently and to collaborate with other MFS staff and volunteers and to model effective teamwork skills
Ability to work in collaboration with school staff
Ability to collaborate with Reynolds School District departments
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support all needs for Parent-Child Interaction Groups, including set-up and clean-up
Support Parent Education classes in English and Spanish
Assist in planning and co-creating activities with the Program Coordinator
Support development of programming with a health and wellness focus, including physical activity classes
Support purchasing needs for RSG programming using MFS-provided funding
Assist with communication and scheduling of classes, assessments, and events
Maintain a high-quality early learning and preschool environment in accordance with Ready, Set, Go! standards
Support co-planning and facilitation of community outings and events by coordinating with partners and other organizations
Assist with outreach, networking, and recruitment of participants for all RSG programs
Recruit and support training and facilitation for program volunteers
Attend regular supervision meetings with Program Coordinators, Program Staff, and the agency
Organize and maintain program files and documentation as required
Maintain up-to-date data entry in the agency database, Efforts to Outcomes (ETO)
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
A minimum of one year working with children and families in the fields of early childhood education, social service, or parenting education
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking in a language in addition to English is required
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Knowledge of and ability to uphold classroom health and safety standards
Ability to provide strength-based resource and referral services to families
Experience working in a public school setting and/or with the early learning community
Experience collaborating with a variety of agencies and programs
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-dependent environment
Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups
Ability to maintain appropriate and professional relationships with clients and volunteers
Values working in a multicultural and diverse environment
Knowledge and competency in operating a personal computer and telephone
Demonstrated competency in Google platforms, Canva, and database programs
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
CORE VALUES
Equity & Social Justice
Values working in a multicultural, diverse environment
Values and supports inclusion and program access for clients
Supports agency goals for reducing disparities in outcomes for communities of color and marginalized communities
Adopts anti-racism approaches to services by understanding and acknowledging systemic and individual racism and privilege
Education and Experience Requirements
Certification, Associate’s degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education, or a minimum of 2 years of classroom experience in Early Childhood Education (preferred ages 3–5) OR other related educational experience
Experience working in a classroom with children ages 0-5 and their families. Preference for those with certification and/or advanced training in Early Childhood Education
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking in a language in addition to English is required (language: Spanish)
Other Requirements
Personal transportation that allows timely travel within the Portland metropolitan area. If using a personal vehicle, the individual must maintain a valid driver’s license for their state of residence, carry personal auto liability insurance, and have a driving record that meets the requirements for coverage under the agency’s auto liability policy.
MFS requires all employees and volunteers to complete a criminal background check. We review the results of all background checks individually and consider all of the circumstances of any issues that arise in a background check during the hiring process.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a classroom/office environment, at community events, and/or at other locations as deemed necessary. May require occasional early morning, weekend or evening work. Position requires the ability to stand for extended periods as well as sit occasionally on the floor and child-sized chairs. Position requires use of computer, telephone, copier and may require accessing locations by use of stairs.
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, LGBTQIA2S+, linguistically diverse populations, older adults and military veterans to consider application to our positions. MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Worksite address
portland, OR, 97204, US
Who can apply
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