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Temporary SUN Activity Leader
Metropolitan Family Service | Portland, OR
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Glenfair ES - Portland, OR 97230 Position Type: ACTIVITY LEADER (COMMUNITY SCHOOLS) Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Metropolitan Family Service 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. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your skills and enthusiasm to help people in the Portland area, we would love to talk with you about our current opening listed below. Moving Lives Forward. We are currently seeking an Afterschool 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 approx. 15 students grouped by grade level. Class materials and supplies will be provided. Please review the job description below and submit a cover letter and resume as soon as possible. No phone calls, please. In your cover letter, please include your experience working with elementary-age children and which types of afterschool classes you would be interested in teaching.
Position Title: Temporary SUN Activity Leader Reports To: SUN Site Manager Location: Glenfair Elementary Position Dates: Fall SUN: Monday 10/5/26 – Thursday 12/3/26 Monday – Thursday 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM No SUN: 10/19, 11/11 & 11/23 – 11/26 Fall SUN orientation prior to 10/5/26 and position will include some prep time before and after SUN classes.
Summary of Position: Develop and facilitate afterschool 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and teach engaging, age-appropriate lessons with ties to academics, recreation and/or the arts during the afterschool 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
QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- 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 all backgrounds and abilities
- Experience working with groups of elementary-age children and strong behavior management is a MUST
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be legally able to work in the United States (documentation will be required for I-9 form)
- Spanish speaking skills are a plus
- Basic English proficiency is required (must be able to read, write and speak English)
- All employees must submit a criminal background check
Hours: Mon-Thurs 2:00 - 4:30 PM Term: Fall 2026 The current term is Fall 2026. SUN activities are not held on Reynolds School District No-School or Early Release Days. Position may have an option of continuing for future school terms. SUN Activity Leaders are part-time, temporary employees of Metropolitan Family Service. Compensation: $18.00 per hour Metropolitan Family Service is committed to building a diverse workforce to broaden and deepen our work in the communities we serve. We strongly urge candidates from communities of color, disability, LGBTQIA+, linguistically diverse populations, older adults and military veterans to consider application to our positions. MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.