Learning Center program Activity Leader

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • 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, which may include project-based learning, cooking, gardening, physical education, and art. The Activity Leader creates a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that supports students’ growth and development, and builds positive relationships with students, families, and community partners to help each child realize their unique path to success.

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

Requirements

• An understanding of and passion for The Salvation Army’s mission.
• High school diploma or GED and at least 18 years of age.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead and manage small groups of children aged 6 to 13 years old.
• 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 per Salvation Army insurance standards if driving is a requirement.

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 such as 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 years old.

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• Accrued vacation and sick time.
• Work with a purpose, helping elementary school children.

What This Job Offers

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