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SUMMER SCHOOL ACTIVITY LEADER - TEMPORARY POSITION

MFS CASH Oregon · Portland, OR · 1 mo ago
Education$18/hrTemporary

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 Summer School 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 class activities
  • Supervise groups of 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 elementary-aged 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
  • 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)

Benefits

The position is part-time, temporary employment with Metropolitan Family Service. The term is from July 27th to August 14th, with additional training and orientations the week of July 20th. SUN activities are not held on Centennial School District No-School or Early Release Days. The position may have the option to continue for future school terms.

Pay

$18.00 / hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 2:30 pm

Application Instructions

Please include your resume.

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