Afterschool Activity Leader- Temporary
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. We are seeking an Afterschool Activity Leader to lead fun and engaging classes for a diverse group of students in 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 Salish Ponds SUN Site Manager at Salish Ponds Elementary, with position dates from 10/5/2026 to 12/3/2026.
About the role
SUN Activity Leaders design, plan, and teach afterschool activities that enrich students' lives by offering fun, hands-on experiences inspiring learning and building skills for healthy lifestyles. Our goal is to provide a safe, positive learning environment that recognizes the potential of each child. Activities may include academic support, service-learning, sports & recreation, fine arts, and other high-interest themes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and teach engaging, age-appropriate lessons with ties to academics, recreation, and/or the arts during afterschool hours.
- Supervise groups of 12-16 students while maintaining school-appropriate class decorum.
- Supervise students 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 student safety.
- 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 and protect student confidentiality.
Requirements
- Experience in teaching children and creating lesson plans.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- 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.
- Ability to work as part of a team and a willingness to ask questions for clarification and job completion.
- Demonstrated excitement in working with children, respect, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Enthusiasm about working in an inclusive environment serving children of all backgrounds and abilities.
- Experience working with groups of elementary-age children and strong behavior management is a must.
- Must be legally able to work in the United States (documentation will be required for I-9 form).
- Basic English proficiency is required (must be able to read, write, and speak English).
- All employees must submit a criminal background check.
Qualifications
- Spanish-speaking skills are a plus.
Schedule
- Monday–Thursday, 2:00–4:30 PM.
- 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.
Pay
$18/hour.
Values
- Use creative and proactive problem-solving to build and sustain dynamic community-based programs and quality services.
- Believe in the potential of families and individuals at all life stages, focusing on prevention, wellness, and independence.
- Build strong relationships by collaborating with funders, partners, and highly trained volunteers, striving for an extensive commitment to diversity.
- Value working in a multicultural, diverse environment and support inclusion and program access for clients.
- Support agency goals for reducing disparity in outcomes for communities of color.
- Adopt anti-racism approaches to services by understanding and acknowledging systemic and individual racism and privilege.