Community Schools Activity Leader - Temporary

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. We would love to talk with you about our current opening listed below.

Temporary SUN Activity Leader

Lorelei Estrera

Gresham High School - 1200 N Main Ave, Gresham OR 97030

Winter term ends 3/12/26

Under general supervision of the SUN Site Manager, SUN Activity Leaders are responsible for designing, planning and teaching after school activities. SUN after school 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.

• 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

Develop and facilitate after school 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.

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
• 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