Lead Teacher

The Salvation Army; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Pension plan

403B

Supplemental insurance

Christmas bonus

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Buffalo is seeking a Part Time Community Center Lead Teacher for the Youth Empowerment Program to support a safe, structured daily schedule for 10–20 children aged 5–12. You will collaborate with the Youth Director and Program Coordinator to deliver engaging activities and supervise students on and off site.

The ideal candidate is energetic, a strong communicator, and committed to teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Ability to work in a team and with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, campers and parents.
• Ability to assist or lead with teaching activities.
• Maintain safety and health procedures at all times.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Team player

Work with children

Communication skills

Teaching activities

Energetic

Safety oriented

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.