COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ACTIVITY LEADER - TEMPORARY

Metropolitan Family Service Position Description

General Description

Metropolitan Family Service position descriptions are guidelines. They are not intended to identify every task that an employee will be asked to complete. They are intended as a general outline of the essential work responsibilities and qualifications of the position.

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.

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 12-15 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

Qualifications

• 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

Hours

Mon-Thurs 8 am-3:00pm

Term

The current term is Summer. SUN activities are not held on Gresham Barlow School District No-School or Early Release Days. Position may have an option of continuing for future school terms.

Compensation

$18/hr