Express Activity Leader @ Garfield Elementary School, 5.33 Hrs, Cont.

Spokane Public Schools • Garfield Elementary School - Spokane, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers. Hours/Day: 5.33 Continuing Role Daily Start/End times: 6:30 AM - 8:50 AM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Anticipated Start Date: August 21, 2026

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience and ability in working with elementary students.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic communication skills.
• CPR certificate, first aid card, food handler's permit, proof of MMR Immunization, Immunity or certified exemption for medical/religious reasons required upon hire.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators while maintaining confidentiality.
• Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Physical ability to walk with students on field trips, bend and stoop.
• Physical ability to chase/run after students, when necessary, in order to maintain safety of students.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.
• Willingness to assist students with personal hygiene in accidental or emergency situations when necessary.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in school setting or equivalent youth program preferred.
• Education in child development or related field desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement a schedule of activities and events before and after school for school-age children.
• Assure proper care and maintenance of the facilities being used in the Express program.
• Supervise all children who are enrolled in the Express program.
• Assist the Express site director in the development of program and activities.
• Maintain records as required.
• Carry out appropriate and positive discipline as established by the program coordinator.
• Perform other such duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.
• Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options.
• Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee.
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
• Free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan.
• DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED