Afterschool Activity Leader — Inspiring Kids in STEM, Arts & Sports

MFS CASH Oregon; Fairview (OR); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 32.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Metropolitan Family Service in the Portland area seeks a part-time SUN Activity Leader to design and teach afterschool activities for diverse elementary students at Salish Ponds Elementary. The position runs fall term from 10/5/2026 to 12/3/2026, with classes from 2:00 to 4:30pm, and involves coordinating with the SUN Site Manager and school staff.

You will lead engaging lessons in arts, sports, academics, or STEM, supervise 12–16 students, manage routines, track attendance, maintain safety, and

Qualifikationen

• Experience in teaching children and creating lesson plans
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 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 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

Aufgaben

• 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
• 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

Kenntnisse

Lesson planning

Teaching children

Organization

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Questioning for clarification

Inclusion and diversity

Jobbeschreibung

Metropolitan Family Service in the Portland area seeks a part-time SUN Activity Leader to design and teach afterschool activities for diverse elementary students at Salish Ponds Elementary. The position runs fall term from 10/5/2026 to 12/3/2026, with classes from 2:00 to 4:30pm, and involves coordinating with the SUN Site Manager and school staff.

You will lead engaging lessons in arts, sports, academics, or STEM, supervise 12–16 students, manage routines, track attendance, maintain safety, and