What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Age Summer Camp Instructor position at The Salvation Army?
Summary
Location/Department: The Right Place - Sigourney (Hartford, CT)
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Temporary (6/23/25 - 8/8/2025)
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Scope & Purpose of Position: Assist in the planning and implementation of a stimulating program of activities that contributes to the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children ages 5 to 12
Duties
Requirements
Nice To Haves
Experience working with school age children
Location/Department: The Right Place - Sigourney (Hartford, CT)
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Temporary (6/23/25 - 8/8/2025)
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Scope & Purpose of Position: Assist in the planning and implementation of a stimulating program of activities that contributes to the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children ages 5 to 12
Duties
Responsibilities
- Work with other instructors to plan and implement age appropriate experiences and opportunities for enrichment activities that address both individual and group needs among children.
- Ensure all children receive enriching educational programming with a focus on positive experiences and child outcomes.
- Create a positive and encouraging climate of diversity for ideas, questions, and learning.
- Assist with all paperwork that may arise in the classroom, including but not limited to attendance, nutrition, lesson plans, daily health checks, fire drill records, narratives, and daily notes.
- Monitor and maintain the classroom environment, including cleanliness, organization, and health and safety components.
- Actively participate in all required meetings, including but not limited to orientation, team meetings, parent groups, and training sessions. This includes contributing to agency cohesiveness by maintaining collaborative and team-oriented relationships.
- Observe and record physical and behavioral observations of children daily and assist with progress reports and goals.
- Assist in classroom management and be comfortable leading groups in activities that include experimenting with DIY electronics or STEAM experiences, integrating literacy and addressing issues of summer learning loss.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate program needs.
- Accompany children on field trips and educational outings in the community. Monitor and maintain the environment, including health and safety components.
- Maintain appropriate business attire, manners, and environment reflective of professional standards.
- Responsible for understanding personnel policies and procedures as outlined in the staff and agency handbooks, including mandated reporting requirements.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must be able to develop a positive relationship and communicate effectively with school-age children and their families including supporting and encouraging parent engagement.
- Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.
- Must have prior experience working with children and their families.
- Current certificate in CPR and First Aid preferred.
- Will respect and promote the interest of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but he/she is required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.
Nice To Haves
Experience working with school age children
