SYE Facilitator

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • Harrisburg, PA

5d • $21

About The Position

The Facilitator will lead and facilitate a specific art genre (seeking Art, Music, Coding, Career Exploration, Bridging the Gap, Character Education, Bible) instruction which actively engages the program participants in exploring new outlets for self-expression and skill development. Some content areas have curriculum and lesson plans will need to be reviewed and implemented. Art and Music will require lesson plans to be fully created. The facilitator will provide participants with a safe and enjoyable environment in which to learn arts and have fun. Modeling honest, positive behaviors and practices is necessary. Data must be collected on program impact. The facilitator must able to instruct youth of grades K-5 and plan age appropriate lessons for each age group. This position is a part-time employment.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement of 90 credits of higher education plus 2-3 years previous experience in teaching youth.
• Should be self-motivated; exhibit strong initiative and time management skills as well as good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• The position requires the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment but also the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of cultural flexibility, competency in working with multi-cultural participants and experience working with inner-city and un-churched youth is required.
• Must be a detail-oriented, logical thinker, who is a motivated self-starter and able to work independently on assigned projects.
• Must be able to adapt and change to meet the needs of the organization and the community.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
• Valid National Sex Offender Registry Clearance
• TB Test
• Health Physical to meet DHS compliance for licensed School Age Centers
• Upon hire, complete 10 hours Health and Safety Training
• CPR, First Aid and AED Certified
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate a specific art genre instruction
• Actively engage program participants in exploring new outlets for self-expression and skill development
• Review and implement curriculum and lesson plans (some content areas)
• Create lesson plans for Art and Music
• Provide participants with a safe and enjoyable learning environment
• Model honest, positive behaviors and practices
• Collect data on program impact
• Instruct youth of grades K-5 and plan age appropriate lessons for each age group

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed