Program Assistant

Location: Lancaster PA
Position Type: Part-Time Variable Schedule
Pay Range: $14$16/hour

Snapology of Lancaster is looking for a dependable enthusiastic Program Assistant who enjoys working with children and wants to build the skills to lead engaging hands-on programs.

No teaching certification or prior experience in robotics or engineering is required. We provide paid training curriculum materials and ongoing support.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with kids is willing to learn and wants meaningful part-time work with opportunities to grow. Applicants with previous experience independently leading groups of children may also be considered for a Program Facilitator position with a higher starting pay rate.

Programs take place at the Snapology Discovery Center in Lancaster and at local schools and community partner locations.

This is a part-time variable-schedule position. Weekday daytime availability is especially important with additional opportunities for afternoon evening Saturday school-day-off camp and special-event programs.

Schedules vary from week to week based on program demand so a specific number of hours cannot be guaranteed. Saturdays are typically scheduled at least every other Saturday.

Additional hours may be available for program preparation organizing materials and kits setting up activity stations and other on-site support.

Snapology is closed on Sundays.

• Assist with hands-on building creative and problem-solving programs for children ages 414
• Support and engage children while reinforcing expectations and creating a positive environment
• Receive paid training in program facilitation and group management
• Help prepare set up clean sort and organize program materials
• Work with children at the Snapology Discovery Center and travel to local schools and community locations for field trips programs and special events
• Communicate positively with children families coworkers and community partners

• Genuinely enjoys working with children
• Is friendly patient dependable and enthusiastic
• Has weekday daytime availability and flexibility for some afternoon evening and Saturday shifts
• Is willing to learn and comfortable receiving coaching
• Communicates well and works effectively as part of a team
• Has reliable transportation to the Snapology Discovery Center and local program locations
• Can lift and carry program materials weighing up to 20 pounds
• Can obtain and maintain required Pennsylvania State Police Pennsylvania Child Abuse and FBI federal background clearances
• Has current Adult and Pediatric CPR AED and First Aid certification or is willing to obtain required certification after hire

Youll begin by working alongside experienced Program Facilitators and receive paid hands-on training. As you develop your skills and demonstrate that youre ready to independently lead groups you may be eligible to advance into a Program Facilitator position.

At Snapology we believe kids who build things become adults who build things. If youre looking for meaningful part-time work where you can help kids grow while building your own skills wed love to hear from you.