Express Activity Leader @ Ridgeview Elementary School Cont Job Spokane area,Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Position: EXPRESS ACTIVITY LEADER @ RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 2.5 HRS, CONT.

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.

Schedule

Hours/Day: 2.5

Continuing Role

Daily Start/End times: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Anticipated

Start Date:

August 21, 2026

Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays. Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.

Salary: Level 45 on the Express Activity Leader Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in a Washington Public School or licensed childcare center in the state of Washington. Complete STARS profile required.

Responsibilities

Implement a schedule of activities and events before and after school for school-age children.

Assure proper care and maintenance of the facilities being used in the Express program.

Supervise all children who are enrolled in the Express program.

Assist the Express site director in the development of program and activities.

Maintain records as required.

Carry out appropriate and positive discipline as established by the program coordinator.

Perform other such duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Demonstrated experience and ability in working with elementary students.

Experience in school setting or equivalent youth program preferred.

Education in child development or related field desirable.

30 hours of Basic Training is required within 60 days of hire. 10 hours of additional STARS training is required for each calendar year.

Must maintain MERIT (Managed Education and Registry Information Tool).

Demonstrated interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated proficiency in basic communication skills.

CPR certificate, first aid card, food handler's permit, proof of MMR Immunization, Immunity or certified exemption for medical/religious reasons required upon hire.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators while maintaining confidentiality.

Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Physical ability to walk with students on field trips, bend and stoop. Physical ability to chase/run after students, when necessary, in order to maintain safety of students. Ability to lift 30 pounds.

Willingness to assist students with personal hygiene in accidental or emergency situations when necessary.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Work Schedule & Other Information

Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.

Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement as negotiated.

Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.

School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.

Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b)…