Kids Place Gym Teacher

The Jewish Center of Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jewish Center of Buffalo seeks a Kids Place Gym Teacher to plan and lead after-school gym activities for children in grades K–6 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, in Buffalo, NY. The role emphasizes safety, inclusion, and teamwork in a fun, active environment.

The ideal candidate supports active play, supervises groups, and adapts activities to various ages and abilities, bringing energy and reliability to a welcoming community program.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with school-aged children in active settings preferred.
• Ability to effectively supervise groups of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead a variety of age-appropriate gym games, sports, and physical fitness activities for children in grades K–6.
• Create engaging activities that encourage participation, teamwork, cooperation, and physical activity.
• Supervise children at all times and maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Effectively manage a group of children in an active gym or recreational setting.
• Adapt games and activities to accommodate different ages, skill levels, interests, and abilities.
• Provide clear instructions and demonstrate activities and proper use of equipment.
• Follow all policies and procedures, including safety, supervision, child protection, and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group supervision

Child engagement

Activity adaptation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Part Time Holland Building, Buffalo, NY, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1049

Salary Range: $16.50 To $17.50 Hourly

Position Summary

The Kids Place Gym Teacher is responsible for planning and leading fun, engaging, and age-appropriate physical fitness activities and gym games for children in grades K–6 participating in the Kids Place After School Program. The Gym Teacher will create a positive, safe, and inclusive environment that encourages children to be active, develop physical skills, and enjoy being part of a team.

• Plan and lead a variety of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate gym games, sports, and physical fitness activities for children in grades K–6.
• Create engaging activities that encourage participation, teamwork, cooperation, and physical activity.
• Supervise children at all times and maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Effectively manage a group of children in an active gym or recreational setting.
• Adapt games and activities to accommodate different ages, skill levels, interests, and abilities.
• Provide clear instructions and demonstrate activities and proper use of equipment.
• Follow all JCC policies and procedures, including safety, supervision, child protection, and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience working with school-aged children in an active, recreational, educational, or sports setting preferred.

Ability to effectively supervise and engage groups of children.

Position Summary

The Kids Place Gym Teacher is responsible for planning and leading fun, engaging, and age-appropriate physical fitness activities and gym games for children in grades K–6 participating in the Kids Place After School Program. The Gym Teacher will create a positive, safe, and inclusive environment that encourages children to be active, develop physical skills, and enjoy being part of a team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and lead a variety of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate gym games, sports, and physical fitness activities for children in grades K–6.
• Create engaging activities that encourage participation, teamwork, cooperation, and physical activity.
• Supervise children at all times and maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Effectively manage a group of children in an active gym or recreational setting.
• Adapt games and activities to accommodate different ages, skill levels, interests, and abilities.
• Provide clear instructions and demonstrate activities and proper use of equipment.
• Follow all JCC policies and procedures, including safety, supervision, child protection, and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience working with school-aged children in an active, recreational, educational, or sports setting preferred.

Ability to effectively supervise and engage groups of children.

Monday through Friday 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Some weekend, holiday and evening hours required.