Lead Teacher/Activity Aide - Community Center

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • Buffalo, NY

147d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Part Time Lead Teacher/Activity Aide – Community Center to join our Buffalo Area Services Team. This role involves assisting the Youth Director in providing a safe, structured daily activity schedule for a group of ten to twenty school age children between the ages of 5-12 years.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment
• Desire and ability to work with children
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, campers and parents
• Ability to assist or lead with the teaching of activities
• Energetic, sense of humor, patient and self-control
• Safety oriented at all times

Responsibilities

• Assist Youth Director & Program Coordinator carry out daily activities
• Assist students in crafts, educational and recreational activities
• Aid in providing supervision to children on and off premises as needed
• Act as a mediator and role model in helping children learn self-control and problem solving
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are observed
• Assist in meal distribution
• Attend and participate in all required trainings, workshops, and information sessions as required
• Maintain program fidelity at all times as required
• Participate in all other duties and activities as requested or assigned

Benefits

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Christmas Bonus

What This Job Offers

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