• Learning Center Program Activity Leader

    The Salvation Army (Columbus, OH)


    Overview

     

    Classification:Part-Time, Non-Exempt, 25 hours/week, 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, during the school year (about 36 weeks). Full-time availability for 10-12 weeks in the summer, M-F, 9:00-4:00.

     

    Job Focus: This position is responsible for facilitating academic and social-emotional learning experiences for students in kindergarten through 5thgrade. This includes leading a variety of engaging, hands-on activities such as project-based learning, cooking, gardening, physical education, art, and more. Activity Leaders create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where all students are supported in their growth and development. They build strong, positive relationships with students, families, and community partners to help each child realize their unique path to success.

     

    Salary: $17.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    + Changing the lives of elementary school children

    + Paid Holidays, Accrued Vacation and Sick time

    + Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

    Qualifications

    + An understanding of and passion for The Salvation Army’s Mission

    + High School Diploma or GED required and must be at least 18 years of age

    + Experience working with children in educational or youth development settings, preferred

    + Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

    + Ability to lead and manage small groups of children aged 6 to 13 years old.

    + Passion for education, creativity, and community engagement

    + Must be reliable, energetic, and committed to helping all students succeed.

    + Current certification in CPR/first aid, preferred.

    + Ability to maintain ODJFS standards for employees and program operation including passing an FBI and BCI fingerprinted background check.

    + Ability to obtain and maintain driving privileges per Salvation Army insurance standards (if driving is a requirement)

     

    Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

     

    Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

     

    Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

     

    Job LocationsUS-OH-Columbus

     

    Job ID 2025-14506

     

    Category Youth Work

     

    Compensation Min USD $17.00/Hr.

     

    Compensation Max USD $17.00/Hr.

     

    Type Regular Part-Time