Learning Center program Activity Leader

The Salvation Army • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Learning Center Program Activity Leader facilitates academic and social-emotional learning experiences for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The role leads engaging, hands-on activities such as project-based learning, cooking, gardening, physical education, and art. Activity Leaders create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that supports students’ growth and development, and build positive relationships with students, families, and community partners to help each child pursue their path to success.

During the school year, the position is part-time at 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 1:30–6:30 p.m., for about 36 weeks. The role also requires full-time availability for 10–12 weeks in the summer, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Pay is $17.50 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Understanding of and passion for The Salvation Army’s mission.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead and manage small groups of children aged 6 to 13.
• Passion for education, creativity, and community engagement.
• Reliability, energy, and commitment to helping all students succeed.
• Ability to maintain ODJFS standards for employees and program operation, including passing an FBI and BCI fingerprinted background check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain driving privileges according to Salvation Army insurance standards if driving is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children in educational or youth development settings.
• Current CPR/first aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate academic and social-emotional learning experiences for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
• Lead engaging, hands-on activities, including project-based learning, cooking, gardening, physical education, and art.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that supports students’ growth and development.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and community partners.
• Help each child realize their unique path to success.
• Lead and manage small groups of children aged 6 to 13.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Accrued vacation and sick time
• Meaningful work helping elementary school children

What This Job Offers

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