STEAM Education Lead: After-School Programs

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is seeking an Education Lead to support youth education programs. You will coordinate staff, prepare engaging lessons, support counselors, communicate with families, and help create a safe and welcoming environment where students can learn and grow. Starting pay is $15.00 per hour.

This is a part-time role at 29 hours per week. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in education or related field and at least two years of related experience,

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English with students, families, staff, leadership, and community partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and the ability to learn electronic scheduling and reporting systems.
• Ability to build positive, energetic, and professional relationships with students, staff, members, and community organizations.
• Ability to work with people of different ages, backgrounds, and abilities in an educational and leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare counselor schedules at least two weeks in advance, ensuring adequate program coverage while keeping counselors within their 19-hour weekly limits.
• Provide coverage for Afterschool STEAM University, Homeschool STEAM University, School's Out Day Camp, Summer Specialty Camps, and other education programs when staffing shortages occur.
• Help ensure required Safe From Harm staffing ratios are maintained.
• Assist with training and guiding counselors regarding program expectations, responsibilities, classroom practices, and student safety.
• Provide counselors with the materials and resources needed for daily programming, including radios, attendance sheets, schedules, name tags, lesson materials, and supplies.
• Create lesson plans when programming gaps or staff absences occur, including weekly science, technology, engineering, and math activities for Afterschool STEAM University.
• Prepare, clean, and organize student program areas, including the Digital Arts Room, Art Room, Arts and Education Closet, and Music Room.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents and guardians regarding student needs, behavior concerns, program expectations, and account balances.
• Track student attendance for Afterschool STEAM University, Homeschool STEAM University, School's Out Day Camp, Fine Arts classes, and other assigned programs.
• Maintain accurate attendance records daily or no later than the end of each week.
• Monitor student behavior agreements signed by parents and students and help reinforce Kroc Center expectations.
• Coordinate snack orders and restock program supplies.
• Complete other related duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

English communication

Microsoft Office

Relationship building

Time management

Independent work

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

2+ years in education/youth programming

Tools

Scheduling software

Reporting systems

Job description

The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is seeking an Education Lead to support youth education programs. You will coordinate staff, prepare engaging lessons, support counselors, communicate with families, and help create a safe and welcoming environment where students can learn and grow. Starting pay is $15.00 per hour.

This is a part-time role at 29 hours per week. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in education or related field and at least two years of related experience,