CERTIFIED ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR

About the Role

Metropolitan Family Service is seeking qualified and dedicated Certified Academic Instructors to lead engaging classes for 1st-5th graders in writing, math, learning activities, and reading. This temporary, part-time position involves working with approximately 15 students per class, grouped by grade level. Instructors will collaborate with the Site Manager, Principal, school staff, and students to create a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging, structured, and age-appropriate math and reading lessons for elementary students in extended-day classrooms.
• Establish and maintain positive classroom expectations and incentive programs.
• Follow school behavior and safety procedures to ensure student safety and maintain consistency between school-day and extended-day policies.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, teachers, school staff, custodians, and program volunteers.
• Maintain communication with school-day classroom teachers and provide updates to the Site Manager and Principal on student progress, class development, and needed supports.
• Maintain the physical classroom space to the standards of the school-day teacher (if shared).
• Record and submit daily attendance.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon Teacher Certification.
• Experience teaching children and creating lesson plans.
• Desire and ability to work with children, ensuring a safe and enriching environment.
• Independent, self-motivated, creative, and resourceful.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Willingness to ask questions for clarification and job completion.
• Demonstrated excitement, respect, and professionalism in working with children.
• Enthusiasm for working in an inclusive environment serving children of all backgrounds and abilities.
• Experience with elementary-age children and strong behavior management skills.
• At least 18 years of age and legally able to work in the United States.
• Basic English proficiency (reading, writing, speaking); Spanish speaking skills are a plus.

Schedule

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM, October 5th - December 3rd, Fall 2026.

Pay

$30.87 per hour.

Additional Information

Metropolitan Family Service is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds, including communities of color, disability, LGBT, linguistically diverse populations, older adults, and military veterans, to apply. This is a part-time, temporary position.