Job Description

Job Location: Cherry Park ES - Portland, OR 97216
Salary Range: $30.00 - $30.00 Hourly

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.
The Cherry Park 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.
Curriculum will be provided.

Qualifications
- 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.