ACTIVITY LEADER

Mission

Metropolitan Family Service 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.

Position Overview

Metropolitan Family Service is seeking a Temporary Afterschool Activity Leader to lead fun and engaging classes for a diverse group of students in the areas of arts & crafts, sports, academic enrichment, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate afterschool activities
• 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 to protect student confidentiality

Qualifications

• Experience in 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 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)

Compensation

$18/hr