The Salvation Army Eastern Territory·Buffalo, New York
The Lead Teacher assists the Youth Director in managing daily activities for children aged 5-12 in a safe and structured environment. Responsibilities include facilitating crafts and educational programs, mediating conflicts, and ensuring all health and safety protocols are followed.
Overview Seeking a Part Time Community Center Lead Teacher - Youth Empowerment Program 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.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and demonstrate a strong desire to work with children in a team-oriented setting. Essential attributes include effective communication skills, patience, energy, and a commitment to maintaining safety standards.
Market context
In New York, lead teacher openings often draw candidates with classroom leadership experience and strong lesson-planning skills, especially in settings that require active supervision indoors and outdoors. This role is competitive because employers typically look for candidates who already meet state education requirements and can handle the physical demands of the classroom. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying, since they are pulled from the original job description to save research time.