ACTIVITY LEADER

Metropolitan Family Service; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Service in Portland, Oregon is seeking an Afterschool Activity Leader to design and teach engaging classes in arts, sports, academics, and STEM for diverse groups of students at Glenfair Elementary. Classes will run after school Monday through Thursday, with materials supplied.

Under SUN Site Manager supervision, you will create age‑appropriate lessons, supervise 12–16 students, track attendance, and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching children and creating lesson plans.
• Ability to work with children in a safe, enriching setting.
• Independent, self‑motivated, creative and resourceful.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Cooperative team player.
• Willingness to ask questions for clarity.
• Enthusiasm for inclusive environment and respecting diversity.
• Experience with elementary groups; strong behavior management is a MUST.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach engaging, age‑appropriate lessons linked to academics, recreation and/or the arts.
• Supervise groups of 12-16 students with appropriate behavior.
• Oversee daily routines such as meals, recess, bathroom breaks, transitions.
• Record and submit student attendance daily.
• Maintain classroom and school rules to ensure safety.
• Communicate with SUN Site Manager about student progress and needs.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, families, staff, and custodians.
• Work within school and agency policies; protect confidentiality.

Skills

Teaching children

Lesson planning

Student supervision

Organization

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Behavior management

Job description

Position Overview

Job DetailsJob Location: Glenfair ES - Portland, OR 97230Position Type: ACTIVITY LEADER (COMMUNITY SCHOOLS)Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 HourlyMetropolitan Family Service

Position Description

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.

Moving Lives Forward.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an Afterschool Activity Leader to lead fun and engaging classes for a diverse group of students in the following areas: arts & crafts, sports, academic enrichment, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Each class will consist of approx. 15 students grouped by grade level. Class materials and supplies will be provided.

Position Details

Position Title: Temporary SUN Activity Leader Reports To: SUN Site Manager

Location: Glenfair Elementary

Position Dates:

• Fall SUN: Monday 10/5/26 – Thursday 12/3/26 Monday – Thursday 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
• No SUN: 10/19, 11/11 & 11/23 – 11/26
• Fall SUN orientation prior to 10/5/26 and position will include some prep time before and after SUN classes.

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.

Under general supervision of the SUN Site Manager, SUN Activity Leaders are responsible for designing, planning and teaching afterschool activities. SUN afterschool programming enriches students lives by offering fun, hands‑on activities that inspire learning and build skills for healthy lifestyles. Our goal is to provide a safe, positive learning environment that recognizes the potential of each child. Activities may include academic support, service‑learning, sports & recreation, fine arts, and other high‑interest themes.

Values

• 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.
• Equity & Social Justice
• Values working in a multi‑cultural, diverse environment
• Values and supports inclusion and program access for clients
• Supports agency goals for reducing disparity in outcomes for communities of color
• Adopts anti‑racism approaches to services by understanding and acknowledging systemic and individual racism and privilege.

Summary of Position

Develop and facilitate afterschool activities. The employee will be responsible for programmatic, organizational, and classroom duties. He or she will work directly with the SUN Site Manager, Principal, school staff, and students. Employees are part time, temporary employees of Metropolitan Family Service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and teach engaging, age‑appropriate lessons with ties to academics, recreation and/or the arts during the afterschool hours
• Supervise groups of 12-16 students while maintaining school-appropriate class decorum.
• Supervise groups during daily routines such as meal time, recess, bathroom breaks, and class transitions.
• Record and turn in student attendance daily.
• Maintain classroom and school rules to ensure students are safe.
• Communicate frequently with the SUN Site Manager about individual student progress, successes and concerns. Keep the SUN Site Manager informed about overall class development and needed support.
• Maintain positive working relationships with students, families, school staff, and custodians.
• Work within school and agency policies. Protect student confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 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. Demonstrate respect and professionalism in all interactions
• Demonstrate enthusiasm about working in an inclusive environment which serves children of all backgrounds and abilities
• Experience working with groups of elementary‑age children and strong behavior management is a MUST
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally able to work in the United States (documentation will be required for I‑9 form)
• Spanish speaking skills are a plus
• Basic English proficiency is required (must be able to read, write and speak English)
• All employees must submit a criminal background check

Hours

Mon‑Thurs 2:00 - 4:30 PM

Term

Fall 2026

Compensation

$18.00 per hour

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, LGBTQIA+, linguistically diverse populations, older adults and military veterans to consider application to our positions. MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.