Community Schools Activity Leader - Temporary

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ACTIVITY LEADER - TEMPORARY

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 Title:

Temporary CAFE Activity Leader

Reports To:

CAFE Site Manager

Location:

Margaret Scott Elementary

Position Dates: 1/6/26 – 3/12/26

Under general supervision of the CAFE Site Manager, CAFE Activity Leaders are responsible for designing, planning and teaching after school activities. CAFE after school programming enriches students lives by offering fun, hands‑on activities that inspire learning and build skills for healthy lifestyles. Our goal is to provide a safe, positive learning environment that recognizes the potential of each child. Activities may include academic support, service‑learning, sports & recreation, fine arts, and other high‑interest themes.

• Develop and teach engaging, age‑appropriate lessons with ties to academics, recreation and/or the arts during the after school hours.
• 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 and protect student confidentiality.

• 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.
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Excellent organization and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team player with willingness to ask questions for clarification and job completion.
• Demonstrate excitement in working with children and respect professionalism in all interactions.
• Enthusiasm for working in an inclusive environment serving children of all backgrounds and abilities.
• Experience working with groups of elementary‑age children and strong behavior management experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally able to work in the United States (documentation required for I‑9).
• Spanish speaking skills are a plus.
• Basic English proficiency required.
• All employees must submit a criminal background check.

Mon – Thurs 1:30–5:30 pm

The current term is Winter Term. CAFE activities are not held on Reynolds School District No‑School or Early Release Days. Position may have an option of continuing for future school terms.

Varies depending on experience.

Metropolitan Family Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage candidates from communities of color, disability, LGBTQIA+, linguistically diverse populations, older adults and military veterans to apply.