ACTIVITY LEADER

METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICE•Beaverton, OR

3d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Service is seeking a temporary, part-time CAFE Activity Leader to design, plan, and teach engaging afterschool activities at Greenway Elementary School in Beaverton, Oregon. Activities may include academic support and enrichment, service-learning, sports and recreation, fine arts, STEM, and other high-interest themes. Classes serve groups of approximately 12–16 elementary-age students and aim to provide a safe, positive, inclusive environment that supports learning and healthy lifestyles. Class materials and supplies are provided. The Activity Leader works under the general supervision of the CAFE Site Manager and collaborates with the manager, the principal, school staff, students, families, and custodians. The position is part-time and temporary for Fall 2026, with an option to continue in future school terms. Activities are not held on Beaverton School District no-school or early-release days. The scheduled hours are Monday through Thursday, 2:00–5:00 p.m. Compensation is $18 per hour. Metropolitan Family Service values creative problem-solving, prevention, wellness, independence, diversity, inclusion, and equity. The organization supports anti-racist approaches and works to reduce disparities in outcomes for communities of color. Applicants are asked to describe their experience working with elementary-age children and the types of afterschool classes they would be interested in teaching, and to provide two professional references in their online application.

Requirements

Experience teaching children and creating lesson plans.
Experience working with groups of elementary-age children and strong behavior-management skills; this is stated as a must.
Desire and ability to work with children and provide an enriching, positive, and safe setting.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate self-motivation, creativity, and resourcefulness.
Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
Willingness to ask questions when clarification or support is needed to complete the job.
Enthusiasm for working with children.
Respectful and professional conduct in all interactions.
Enthusiasm for working in an inclusive environment serving children of all backgrounds and abilities.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be legally able to work in the United States; documentation will be required for the I-9 form.
Basic English proficiency, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Must submit to a criminal background check.
Online application must include experience and two professional references.

Nice To Haves

Spanish-speaking skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and teach engaging, age-appropriate lessons connected to academics, recreation, and/or the arts during afterschool hours.
Supervise groups of 12–16 students and maintain appropriate classroom conduct.
Supervise students during daily routines, including meals, recess, bathroom breaks, and class transitions.
Record and submit student attendance daily.
Maintain classroom and school rules to ensure student safety.
Communicate regularly with the CAFE Site Manager about individual student progress, successes, and concerns.
Keep the CAFE Site Manager informed about class development and support needs.
Maintain positive working relationships with students, families, school staff, and custodians.
Follow school and agency policies.
Protect student confidentiality.