SYE Facilitator

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 28,929; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization seeks a Facilitator to engage youth in art, music, and coding education. This role requires leading and implementing lesson plans for various art genres while ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning environment. Candidates must have at least 90 college credits and 2-3 years of youth teaching experience. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are crucial, as is the ability to adapt to diverse cultural backgrounds. This position is part-time and seasonal with a pay rate of $21.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience teaching youth.
• Knowledge of cultural flexibility and multi-cultural competency.
• Driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate art genre instruction for youth.
• Create and implement lesson plans for art and music.
• Provide a safe environment for learning and self-expression.

Skills

Strong initiative

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural flexibility

Ability to work independently

Education

90 credits of higher education

Job description

Position: Facilitator (FT & PT)

Department: Youth and Family Education

Availability of Position: 6/8/26-8/7/26

Schedule: Seasonal, Part Time and Full Time

Reporting Relationship: Directly: Youth and Family Education Administrator; Indirectly: Youth and Family Education Coordinator

Salary/Grade: $21.00 per hour; 75 NE

Responsibilities

The Facilitator will lead and facilitate a specific art genre (seeking Art, Music, Coding, Career Exploration, Bridging the Gap, Character Education, Bible) instruction which actively engages the program participants in exploring new outlets for self-expression and skill development. Some content areas have curriculum and lesson plans will need to be reviewed and implemented. Art and Music will require lesson plans to be fully created. The facilitator will provide participants with a safe and enjoyable environment in which to learn arts and have fun. Modeling honest, positive behaviors and practices is necessary. Data must be collected on program impact. The facilitator must be able to instruct youth of grades K-5 and plan age appropriate lessons for each age group. This position is a part-time employment.

Qualifications

Minimum requirement of 90 credits of higher education plus 2-3 years previous experience in teaching youth. Should be self-motivated; exhibit strong initiative and time management skills as well as good organizational and interpersonal skills. The position requires the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment but also the ability to work independently. Knowledge of cultural flexibility, competency in working with multi-cultural participants and experience working with inner-city and un-churched youth is required. Must be a detail-oriented, logical thinker, who is a motivated self-starter and able to work independently on assigned projects. Must be able to adapt and change to meet the needs of the organization and the community. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
• Valid National Sex Offender Registry Clearance
• TB Test
• Health Physical to meet DHS compliance for licensed School Age Centers
• Upon hire, complete 10 hours Health and Safety Training
• CPR, First Aid and AED Certified
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

NOTE: The full job description will be provided to interested candidates who meet minimum requirements as set forth above

Contact

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org .

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http:// internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com .

No phone calls please.

Updated by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 3/11/26.

Requisition No. 2575