Academic Instructor

Job Location: Gresham HS - Gresham, OR 97030

Salary Range: $18.00 - $30.00 hourly

Term: Summer 2026 (July 1, 2026 – August 1, 2026)

Under general supervision of the Site Manager, Academic Instructors are responsible for designing, planning, and teaching positive activities for a diverse group of 9th graders in writing, math, learning activities, and reading.

Metropolitan Family Service is hiring 2 part‑time, temporary Academic Instructors to lead engaging classes for approximately 15 students each, with all materials and supplies provided.

• Develop and implement engaging, structured, and age‑appropriate lessons for elementary students in extended‑day classrooms.
• Establish and maintain positive classroom expectations and incentive programs.
• Follow school behavior and safety procedures to ensure student safety and maintain alignment with school‑day policies.
• Develop positive working relationships with students, families, teachers, school staff, custodians, and program volunteers.
• Maintain communication with school‑day classroom teachers as necessary.
• Communicate frequently with the Site Manager about student progress, successes, concerns, and overall class development.
• Maintain the physical classroom space to the standards of the school day teacher (if shared).
• Record and submit attendance daily.
• Pass a background check through Metropolitan Family Service and Gresham Barlow.

• Experience 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 organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Cooperative and able to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to ask questions for clarification and job completion.
• Demonstrated excitement, respect, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Enthusiasm for working in an inclusive environment with children of all backgrounds and abilities.
• Experience working with groups of Middle School students and strong behavior management skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally able to work in the United States (I‑9 documentation required).
• Spanish speaking skills are a plus.

8:00AM – 3:00PM, weekdays.

$30 per hour.

MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.