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

Position: EXPRESS ACTIVITY LEADER @ WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 5.33 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.

Hours/Day: 5.33
Continuing Role
Daily Start/End times: 6:30 AM - 8:50 AM AND 3:00 PM - 6:00 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. DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULE

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.

Additional 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 Collective Bargaining Agreements as negotiated.

Benefits Highlights:

The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington’s school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
- Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and…