The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey
Salary
$16 - $17 / HOUR
Assist children with homework, tutoring, and social skills development in an after-school setting. Supervise students during school pick-ups, recreational activities, and field trips while maintaining accurate attendance and progress records.
Candidates must be at least a high school junior or senior with an outstanding academic record (A or B average). Must be physically able to walk to schools and work outdoors, and align with the mission of The Salvation Army.
Overview Assisting After-School children with various social and inter-personal skills.
Assist other staff members in the pick-up of children from the local public schools and accompanying them back to the Center Review children’s homework assignments and assist them in completing them correctly Keep accurate records of children’s assignments and progress Inform Director of any concerns (social, academic, etc.) of the students Provide tutoring to students when necessary Assist and/or organize games, crafts, and other recreational activities Supervise children to and from park, playground, field trips, etc. Keep accurate records/tracking slips, attendance, lunch counts, etc. Maintain proper staff to student ratio at all times All other duties as directed by Corps Officer and/or Director
At least a Junior or Senior in High School with an outstanding academic report Maintain an “A” or “B” average in his/her own academic reports Be able to walk to and from schools (in assisting with school pick-ups) Be able to work outdoors for recreational activities Be flexible to assist the Director and/or other staff in any necessary tasks Must understand and appreciate the mission of The Salvation Army.
Market context
In New Jersey, seasonal camp and recreation roles often draw steady interest when they require lifeguarding and safety credentials. This type of position is competitive because employers look for candidates who already have, or can quickly obtain, Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid certification; the listed sign-on bonus and training support can help offset that. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and apply early.
Salary benchmark
$70,684 avg / yr
Typical range: $72,800–$83,200 based on 300 active listings in New Jersey
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