The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Location
Buffalo, New York
Salary
$17 - $17/hr
Assist the Youth Director in providing a safe and structured daily activity schedule for school-age children. Responsibilities include leading educational and recreational activities and ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to work effectively with children and staff. Personal attributes such as patience, energy, and a safety-oriented mindset are required.
Overview Seeking a Part Time Lead Teacher/Activity Aide – Community Center to join our Buffalo Area Services Team Our Part Time opportunities offer: Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment) Tax Deferred Annuity (403B) Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life Christmas Bonus SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION: To assist the Youth Director in providing a safe, structured daily activity schedule for a group of ten to twenty school age children between the ages of 5-12 years.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assist Youth Director & Program Coordinator carry out daily activities Assist students in crafts, educational and recreational activities Aid in providing supervision to children on and off premises as needed Act as a mediator and role model in helping children learn self-control and problem solving Ensure all health and safety procedures are observed Assist in meal distribution Attend and participate in all required trainings, workshops, and information sessions as required Maintain program fidelity at all times as required Participate in all other duties and activities as requested or assigned Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.
SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: High School Diploma/GED Desire and ability to work in a team environment Desire and ability to work with children Ability to communicate effectively with staff, campers and parents Ability to assist or lead with the teaching of activities Energetic, sense of humor, patient and self-control Safety oriented at all times We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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