ACTIVITY LEADER

About the Organization

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. MFS is committed to strengthening the community by building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive, equitable environment.

About the Role

The Afterschool Activity Leader will lead fun and engaging classes for a diverse group of elementary-age students in areas such as 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.

This is a temporary, part-time position reporting to the CAFE Site Manager at Raleigh Hills Elementary. The role focuses on designing, planning, and teaching afterschool activities that enrich students' lives through hands-on learning and skill-building in a safe, positive environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach engaging, age-appropriate lessons tied to academics, recreation, and/or the arts during afterschool hours.
• Supervise groups of 12-16 students while maintaining school-appropriate class decorum.
• Oversee daily routines such as meal time, recess, bathroom breaks, and class transitions.
• Record and submit student attendance daily.
• Maintain classroom and school rules to ensure student safety.
• Communicate frequently with the CAFE Site Manager about individual student progress, successes, and concerns.
• Keep the CAFE 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, protecting student confidentiality.

Requirements

• Experience in teaching children and creating lesson plans.
• Desire and ability to work with children and ensure an enriching, positive, and safe setting.
• Independent, self-motivated, creative, and resourceful individual.
• Excellent organization skills and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Willingness to ask questions for clarification and job completion.
• Demonstrated excitement and respect in working with children of all backgrounds and abilities.
• Experience working with groups of elementary-age children and strong behavior management skills (required).
• 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).
• Basic English proficiency (must be able to read, write, and speak English).
• All employees must submit a criminal background check.
• Spanish-speaking skills are a plus.

Values

• 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, with a focus on prevention, wellness, and independence.
• Commitment to building strong relationships through collaboration with funders, partners, and highly trained volunteers, striving for diversity.
• Support for equity and social justice, including working in a multicultural, diverse environment and reducing disparity in outcomes for communities of color.
• Adoption of anti-racism approaches to services by understanding and acknowledging systemic and individual racism and privilege.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, 2:30–6:00 PM.

Term: Fall Term (9/28/26–12/17/26). CAFE activities are not held on Beaverton School District No-School or Early Release Days. The position may have an option to continue for future school terms.

Pay

$18.00/hour.