Part-Time Youth Empowerment 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

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.