Program Assistant

Work With Kids. Build Your Skills. Make a Difference.

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.

Schedule

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.

What You'll Do

• Assist with hands-on building, creative, and problem-solving programs for children ages 4–14
• 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

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• 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

Grow With Snapology

You'll begin by working alongside experienced Program Facilitators and receive paid, hands-on training. As you develop your skills and demonstrate that you're 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 you’re looking for meaningful part-time work where you can help kids grow while building your own skills, we’d love to hear from you.