Afterschool Activity Leader: STEM & Arts Enrichment

MFS CASH Oregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Service seeks an Afterschool SUN Activity Leader to design and teach afterschool activities at Meadows Elementary in Portland. You will plan engaging lessons and supervise groups of 12-16 students in a safe, supportive environment.

Hours are Mon-Thurs 2:30-6:00pm. This is a part-time, temporary position for Fall term (Sept 14, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026). Compensation varies with experience. Candidates must be able to work in the United States and pass a background check.

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 and inclusivity.

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.
• Record and turn in student attendance daily.
• Maintain classroom and school rules to ensure students are safe.
• Communicate with the SUN Site Manager about student progress and class development.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, families, school staff, and custodians.
• Work within school and agency policies and protect student confidentiality.

Skills

Teaching children

Lesson planning

Interpersonal communication

Organization

Team collaboration

English reading/writing

Job description

Metropolitan Family Service seeks an Afterschool SUN Activity Leader to design and teach afterschool activities at Meadows Elementary in Portland. You will plan engaging lessons and supervise groups of 12-16 students in a safe, supportive environment.

Hours are Mon-Thurs 2:30-6:00pm. This is a part-time, temporary position for Fall term (Sept 14, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026). Compensation varies with experience. Candidates must be able to work in the United States and pass a background check.