Community Schools Activity LEADER - Hogan Cedars

Position Title

Temporary SUN Activity Leader

Audrey St. Aubyn

Hogan Cedars Elementary School, Gresham, OR 97080

06/22/26 - 07/30/26

Metropolitan Family Service (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 approximately 15 students grouped by grade level. Class materials and supplies will be provided.

• Develop and facilitate after school activities.
• 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 individual.
• Excellent organization skills and interpersonal communication skills.
• Cooperative manner and ability 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.
• 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.
• Age 18 years or older.
• Legally able to work in the United States (documentation required for I‑9). Criminal background check required.
• Spanish speaking skills are a plus.
• Basic English proficiency (must read, write and speak).

• Creative and proactive problem solving to build and sustain dynamic community‑based programs and quality services.
• Belief in the potential of families and individuals at all life stages; focus on prevention, wellness, independence.
• Build strong relationships by collaborating with funders, partners, volunteers; commit to diversity.
• Equity & Social Justice; values working in a multi‑cultural, diverse environment.
• Supports inclusion and program access for clients; supports agency goals for reducing disparity in outcomes for communities of color.
• Adopts anti‑racism approaches by understanding systemic and individual racism and privilege.

Mon‑Thurs 2:00–5:00 pm

The current term is Summer. 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.

$18 per hour.

Please submit a cover letter that includes your experience working with elementary‑age children and which types of after school classes you would be interested in teaching. Provide two professional references in your online application. Applications that do not include this information will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

Metropolitan Family Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.