EKT TEACHER/INSTRUCTOR

## Description

Job 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 two classes offering family education sessions that are required. EKT partners with SUN and Multnomah County to offer the program. The role of EKT teacher plans and leads all aspects of classroom instruction, communicates with families, provides direction for the EA’s. The EKT teacher must be a kindergarten teacher at the school of the program.

**EKT Program hours: 8:00am - 1:00pm Mon-Thurs from July 20th to July 30th**

## Qualifications and Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, preps, and teaches EKT program instruction based on Oegon’s Early Learning Standards
• Guides/supports EA’s in daily work
• Collaborates with SUN and parent educators
• Supports in recruitment and family communication
• Create a welcoming, engaging and joyful kindergarten transition program
• Collect and report data

Qualifications

• State of Oregon TSPC license with proper endorsement, highly qualified status
• Current first-aid card.
• Current or next year Kindergarten teacher in the building.