Community Schools Activity Leader - Temporary

Overview

Position Title:

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ACTIVITY LEADER - TEMPORARY at Metropolitan Family Service

Location:

Dexter McCarty Middle School. Position Dates: 10/01/2025 - 12/11/2025. This is a part-time, temporary role within Metropolitan Family Service (MFS).

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. We are currently seeking an After school 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. In your cover letter, please include your experience working with elementary-age children and which types of after school classes you would be interested in teaching.

• Develop and teach engaging, age-appropriate lessons with ties to academics, recreation and/or the arts during the after school 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.

• Experience in teaching children and creating lesson plans.
• Desire and ability to work with children and ensure an enriching, positive, safe setting.
• Independent, self-motivated, creative and resourceful; excellent organization skills and interpersonal communication.
• Cooperative and able to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to ask questions for clarification and job completion.
• Demonstrate excitement in working with children; respect and professionalism in all interactions.
• Enthusiasm for working in an inclusive environment serving 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 (I-9 documentation).
• Spanish-speaking skills are a plus; basic English proficiency is required (read, write, and speak English).
• All employees must submit a criminal background check.

Mon-Thurs 3:00-6:00pm

The current term is Fall 2025. SUN activities are not held on Gresham-Barlow School District No-School or Early Release Days. Position may have an option of continuing for future school terms. SUN Activity Leaders are part-time, temporary employees of Metropolitan Family Service.

Varies depending on experience.

Please include your experience and two professional references in your online application. Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.

Metropolitan Family Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 applying.