COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ACTIVITY LEADER - TEMPORARY

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 following areas: 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
• 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

Varies depending on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Metropolitan Family Service is committed to building a diverse workforce to broaden and deepen our work in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates from communities of color, disability, LGBTQIA+, linguistically diverse populations, older adults, and military veterans to consider application to our positions. MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Instructions

Please include your experience and two professional references in your online application. Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.