Program Assistant – Varied Schedule | Paid Training Provided

Snapolog; Manheim Township (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Snapology of Lancaster is seeking an Assistant Program Facilitator to join our team, offering a varied part-time schedule and paid training. Programs take place at the Snapology Discovery Center in Lancaster and at local schools and community partner locations.

You will assist with hands-on building activities for children ages 4–14, learn program facilitation, and support setup and materials. A flexible, friendly, team-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• No teaching certification required; paid training provided.
• Flexible schedule with daytime, evening, and Saturday shifts.
• Must obtain Pennsylvania background clearances and FBI checks.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on building and programs for children ages 4–14.
• Support and engage children while reinforcing expectations and creating a positive environment.
• Receive paid training in program facilitation and group management.
• Help prepare, set up, clean, sort, and organize program materials.
• Travel to local schools and community locations for field trips, programs, and events.
• Communicate positively with children, families, coworkers, and community partners.

Skills

Enjoys children

Friendly

Dependable

Team player

Willing to learn

Good communication

Reliable transportation

Lift 20 pounds

Background clearances

CPR/First Aid certified

Job description

Program Assistant – Varied Schedule | Paid Training Provided

Location: Lancaster, PA
Position Type: Part-Time, Variable Schedule
Pay Range: $14–$16/hour

Work With Kids. Build Your Skills. Make a Difference.

Snapology of Lancaster is looking for a dependable, enthusiastic Assistant Program Facilitator who enjoys working with children and is interested in learning how to lead engaging, hands‑on programs.

No teaching certification or previous classroom-management experience is required. We provide paid training, curriculum, materials, and ongoing support.

Applicants with previous experience independently leading and managing groups of children may be considered for a Program Facilitator position with a higher starting pay rate.

Programs take place both at the Snapology Discovery Center in Lancaster and at local schools and community partner locations.

Schedule

We're looking for someone with a flexible schedule who can work a variety of shifts, including:

• Weekday daytime programs and field trips
• Afternoon and evening programs
• Saturdays, typically at least every other Saturday
• School‑day‑off programs, camps, and special events

Weekday daytime availability is important for this position. Weekly hours will vary based on scheduled programming, field trips, camps, and events, so a specific number of hours cannot be guaranteed each week.

Additional hours may be available assisting with program preparation, organizing materials and kits, setting up activity stations, and other on‑site support.

Snapology is closed on Sundays.

What You'll Do

• Assist with hands‑on building, creative, and problem‑solving programs for children ages 4–14
• Support and engage children while reinforcing expectations and creating a positive environment
• Receive paid training in program facilitation and group management
• Help prepare, set up, clean, sort, and organize program materials
• Work with children at the Snapology Discovery Center and travel to local schools and community locations for field trips, programs, and special events
• Communicate positively with children, families, coworkers, and community partners

What We're Looking For

You don't need to be a teacher or an expert in robotics or engineering. We're looking for someone who:

• Genuinely enjoys working with children
• Is friendly, patient, dependable, and enthusiastic
• Has flexibility to work daytime, evening, and Saturday shifts
• Is willing to learn and comfortable receiving coaching
• Communicates well and works effectively as part of a team
• Has reliable transportation to the Snapology Discovery Center and local program locations
• Can lift and carry program materials weighing up to 20 pounds
• Can obtain and maintain required Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse, and FBI federal background clearances
• Has current Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid certification or is willing to obtain required certification after hire

Grow With Snapology

You'll begin by working alongside experienced Program Facilitators and receive paid, hands‑on training. As you develop your skills and demonstrate that you're ready to independently lead groups, you may be eligible to advance into a Program Facilitator position.

At Snapology, we believe kids who build things become adults who build things. If you're looking for meaningful, flexible part‑time work where you can help kids build confidence, creativity, and problem‑solving skills, we'd love to hear from you!