Afterschool Activity Leader: STEM, Arts & Enrichment

MFS CASH Oregon; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Service in the Portland area is seeking an Afterschool SUN Activity Leader to design and teach engaging, age-appropriate lessons in arts for a diverse group of about 15 students. The position reports to the SUN Site Manager, Audrey St.

Aubyn, at Hogan Cedars Elementary, with summer term dates and a 2:00-5:00pm schedule, offering $18/hour. Develop classroom activities and manage student safety while collaborating with school staff.

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

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

Skills

Experience teaching children

Lesson planning

Organization

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Ask questions

Inclusive environment

Enthusiasm for children

Elementary-age supervision

Legal work status (US)

Spanish (plus)

Basic English

Background check readiness

Job description

Metropolitan Family Service in the Portland area is seeking an Afterschool SUN Activity Leader to design and teach engaging, age-appropriate lessons in arts for a diverse group of about 15 students. The position reports to the SUN Site Manager, Audrey St.

Aubyn, at Hogan Cedars Elementary, with summer term dates and a 2:00-5:00pm schedule, offering $18/hour. Develop classroom activities and manage student safety while collaborating with school staff.