School Age Summer Camp Instructor at The Salvation Army Hartford, CT

The Salvation Army; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army seeks a School Age Summer Camp Instructor in Hartford, CT to support a stimulating program for ages 5–12. You will assist in planning and delivering enriching activities, with a focus on physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.

Responsibilities include coordinating with other instructors, maintaining a safe and organized environment, and participating in required meetings. Prior experience with children and CPR/First Aid certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to develop a positive relationship and communicate effectively with school-age children and their families.
• Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Must have prior experience working with children and their families.
• Current CPR and First Aid certificate preferred.
• Will promote the mission of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities with instructors.
• Ensure all children receive enriching educational programming.
• Foster a positive, diverse climate for ideas and learning.
• Assist with attendance, lesson plans, and health checks.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and safety.
• Attend meetings and training sessions.
• Observe and record child progress and goals.
• Lead groups in STEM or STEAM activities and field trips.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

School Age Summer Camp Instructor job at The Salvation Army. Hartford, CT.

Summary Location/Department: The Right Place - Sigourney (Hartford, CT)

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Temporary (6/23/25 - 8/8/2025)

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Scope & Purpose of Position: Assist in the planning and implementation of a stimulating program of activities that contributes to the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children ages 5 to 12

Responsibilities

• Work with other instructors to plan and implement age appropriate experiences and opportunities for enrichment activities that address both individual and group needs among children.
• Ensure all children receive enriching educational programming with a focus on positive experiences and child outcomes.
• Createa positive and encouraging climate of diversity for ideas, questions, and learning.
• Assist with all paperwork that may arise in the classroom, including but not limited to attendance, nutrition, lesson plans, daily health checks, fire drill records, narratives, and daily notes.
• Monitor and maintain the classroom environment, including cleanliness, organization, and health and safety components.
• Actively participate in all required meetings, including but not limited to orientation, team meetings, parent groups, and training sessions. This includes contributing to agency cohesiveness by maintaining collaborative and team-oriented relationships.
• Observe and record physical and behavioral observations of children daily and assist with progress reports and goals.
• Assist in classroom management and be comfortable leading groups in activities that include experimenting with DIY electronics or STEAM experiences, integrating literacy and addressing issues of summer learning loss.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate program needs.
• Accompany children on field trips and educational outings in the community. Monitor and maintain the environment, including health and safety components.
• Maintain appropriate business attire, manners, and environment reflective of professional standards.
• Responsible for understanding personnel policies and procedures as outlined in the staff and agency handbooks, including mandated reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to develop a positive relationship and communicate effectively with school-age children and their families including supporting and encouraging parent engagement.
• Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Must have prior experience working with children and their families.
• Current certificate in CPR and First Aid preferred.
• Will respect and promote the interest of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but he/she is required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.

Nice To Haves Experience working with school age children