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Summer Program Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

EKT ASSISTANT

Gresham, OR · On-site

$18/hr

EKT Program hours: 8:00am - 1:00pm Mon-Thurs from July 20th to July 30th EKT is a two-week summer program at SUN schools that offers children and families a jump-start into a successful kindergarten ...

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EKT ASSISTANT

Gresham, OR · On-site

$18/hr

EKT Program hours: 8:00am - 1:00pm Mon-Thurs from July 20th to July 30th EKT is a two-week summer program at SUN schools that offers children and families a jump-start into a successful kindergarten ...

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How much do summer program jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer program in Oregon is $61,484.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,300.00 and $68,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Summer Program Coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Program Coordinator, you need organizational skills, experience in youth programming, and often a background in education or recreation. Familiarity with registration software, scheduling tools, and safety protocols is typically required. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help manage staff, engage participants, and address unexpected challenges. These skills are essential to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and well-run program that meets participants' needs.

What are some common challenges faced by staff in a Summer Program role, and how can they be managed?

Staff in Summer Program roles often encounter challenges such as managing diverse groups of participants, adapting activities to suit varying interests and abilities, and maintaining high energy throughout long days. Successful staff members develop strong communication skills, flexibility, and proactive planning to address these challenges. Regular check-ins with team members and supervisors also help in sharing strategies and providing support, ensuring a positive and engaging experience for participants.

What are summer programs?

Summer programs are organized educational or recreational activities that take place during the summer months, typically when regular school is not in session. These programs can focus on academics, arts, sports, leadership, or other areas of interest, and are designed for children, teenagers, or even college students. They provide opportunities for skill development, social interaction, and personal growth in a structured environment. Many summer programs are offered by schools, community organizations, universities, or private companies.

What is the difference between Summer Program vs Internship?

AspectSummer ProgramInternship
CredentialsTypically no specific credentials requiredOften requires students or recent graduates
Work EnvironmentEducational, training-focused, often group activitiesReal-world work experience, individual projects
PurposeSkill development, exposure to industry, trainingHands-on work, professional experience, networking
DurationUsually a few weeks to a couple of months during summerVaries from a few weeks to several months, often during summer or semester

Summer programs are primarily designed for skill development and industry exposure through training and group activities, often targeting students. Internships focus on providing real-world work experience, allowing interns to contribute to projects and gain professional skills. Both are valuable for career exploration but serve different purposes and environments.

What are the most commonly searched types of Program jobs in Oregon? The most popular types of Program jobs in Oregon are:
What cities in Oregon are hiring for Summer Program jobs? Cities in Oregon with the most Summer Program job openings:
Infographic showing various Summer Program job openings in Oregon as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 26% Full Time, 57% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 10% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 62% Physical, 11% Hybrid, and 27% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,484 per year, or $29.6 per hour.

Summer Enrichment & Academic Learning (SEAL) Program Music Teacher

Eugene School District

Eugene, OR • On-site

$31.76 - $72.03/hr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Salary: $31.76 - $72.03 Hourly
Location : Education Center - 200 North Monroe Street, Eugene, OR
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2026-00076
School/Department: Instruction Department
Opening Date: 05/11/2026
Closing Date: 5/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Summary
This is a seasonal, hourly position for the 2026 SEAL program.
SEAL is a summer program available to students through invitation only. The program goals are to deepen curiosity, spark joy, build relationships and promote academic growth and learning through project-based curriculum. The educator collaborates with school team members. The position is demanding, varied and complex. The educator must be collaborative, a relationship builder, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be well trained in music content knowledge, and effective and engaging teaching strategies. This position will involve working with all students at a specific SEAL site to provide general music activities during the program.
July 1 - August 7
Monday - Thursday
8:30am - 3:30pm
Previous SEAL experience preferred.
The primary purpose of this position is the instruction and supervision of a diverse group of students keeping within the law, board policies, and administrative regulations. A primary focus is the establishment of a positive learning environment that promotes a high level of achievement for all students while considering the background and developmental level of the individual student. Instruction and supervision include student guidance, classroom management, and knowledge in subject areas taught and District and state standards. This is demonstrated by appropriate curriculum design, instructional practices, and student progress assessment.
Essential Functions:
Meets the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 584-020-000 to 584-020-0045). The following are examples of principle duties; however, any one position may not cover all duties listed and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform.
  1. Effectively works with and responds to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
  2. Cultivates and models a respectful working and learning environment.
  3. Utilizes effective, proactive behavioral management skills in all school settings.
  4. Uses current body of knowledge in cultural diversity issues in teaching and curriculum development to design and adapt individual/group academic and behavioral/social programs in all school settings
  5. Instructs students directly and guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all instructional units, projects and lessons to communicate these goals and objectives to all students.
  6. Implements individual plans (IEP/504/TAG/etc.)
  7. Diagnoses the instructional needs of all students and prescribes appropriate learning activities for each student.
  8. Works effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff and community populations.
  9. Works collaboratively with other school personnel (e.g., Title I, regular education, school psychologist specialists, classified staff) in meeting the diverse social and academic needs of all students
  10. Works with team members to accomplish mutually agreed upon goals.
  11. Is responsive to feedback from colleagues and administrators and is able to apply feedback to improve skills and services to all students.
  12. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom and school in a fair and just manner.
  13. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with all students and parents/guardians concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
  14. Strives to improve professional competence through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, classes, and other professional development activities.
  15. Utilizes computer and software programs as related to job responsibilities.
  16. Trains and acts as lead worker for Instructional Assistants
  17. Designs instruction, monitors and provides feedback for Instructional Assistants and be available for problem solving relating to classroom instruction.
  18. Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
  19. Follows district and school policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines, and the provisions of the contract and exercised professional judgment when acting in the absence of a covering guideline or policy.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Valid Oregon teacher's license with the appropriate endorsements.
    • Multiple Subjects Self-Contained or Elementary K-12 Endorsement required
  • ESOL endorsements preferred.
  • Evidence of multi-cultural experience and cultural competency.
  • Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.

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Additional Information
Complete application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.
We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail. All applications must be submitted using the GovermentJobs website. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.
ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.
Required documents for this posting are:
  • Copy of Educational License(s)
  • Copy of all college (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted during the application process. If an applicant is hired they will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the start of employment.
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation. Must be from the last 2 years and one letter must be from a supervisor.
  • Test results if applicable. (ie. ORELA or PRAXIS)

Upon offer of employment applicants must provide 4J Human Resources a complete set of official transcripts. We highly suggest that you order a set to have available in the event you are hired.
Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7670.
It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:
Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.
Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.
There are a wide variety of benefits to eligible Eugene School District 4J employees. These benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability, flexible spending accounts, 403B, and an employee assistance program.
Positions at a minimum of four hours (0.5 FTE) are benefit eligible. Please contact the hiring administrator if you have questions about this position's benefit eligibility.
For a complete description of benefits available for 4J employees please visit our Employee Benefits webpage at www.4j.lane.edu/hr/benefits.