Overview Location: The Right Place – Sigourney (Hartford, CT) FLSA Status: Full-Time, Temporary (June 26 – August 8, 2025) Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8.5 hours per day (includes one 30-minute unpaid meal break per day) Scope & Purpose of Position: To assist in planning and implementing a stimulating program of activities that contribute to the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children ages 5 to 12. 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 focusing on positive experiences and child outcomes. + Create a positive and encouraging diversity climate 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. + 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 outlined in the staff and agency handbooks, including mandated reporting requirements. Qualifications + Must be 18 years or older. + Must 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. Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/ An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Job LocationsUS-CT-Hartford Job ID 2025-13752 Category Education, Training, and Library Occupations Compensation Min USD $16.35/Hr. Compensation Max USD $16.35/Hr. Type Temporary Full-Time