Lead Teacher

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Pension plan

403B

Supplemental insurance options

Christmas Bonus

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory in Buffalo is seeking a part-time Community Center Lead Teacher for the Youth Empowerment Program to support the Youth Director in delivering a safe, structured daily activity schedule for groups of ten to twenty children aged 5–12. You will help supervise activities, guide age-appropriate crafts and education, and model positive behavior.

teamwork, effective communication with staff and families, and a commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Interest in working with children.
• Strong verbal and written communication with staff, campers and parents.
• Ability to assist or lead the teaching of activities.
• Energetic, with a sense of humor and self-control.
• Safety oriented at all times.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

High School Diploma/GED

Teamwork

Work with children

Effective communication

Teaching activities

Energetic

Safety oriented

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Seeking a Part Time Community Center Lead Teacher - Youth Empowerment Program to join our Buffalo Area Services Team

Our Part Time Opportunities Offer

• 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

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To assist 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.

Qualifications

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• 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

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.