After School Aide

*** Part- Time 20 Hours Per Week 2

• 00 P.M.-6:00 P.M,
• Pay
• Rate: $15.00 Per Hour***

The Salvation Army Mission

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Summary/Primary Purpose

To protect, guide, stimulate, and help the children in the After School and Summer Day Camp program. To provide wholesome, character-building programming & supervision to school-age children.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the program director with program preparation.
• Prepare materials and equipment needed for daily activities.
• Serve meals and supervise the children during meal periods.
• Oversee specified age group and the daily activities each day.
• Lead and participate in all facets of the program: recreation, snack, craft, pool, fieldtrips, etc.
• Enforces and adheres to the facility policies of no swearing, no alcoholic drinking, no drug use and no violence.
• Follow progressive disciplinary procedures when needed.
• Document and report accidents using the EER process.
• End of day cleaning, organizing as needed.
• Driving is an essential role of the position.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education and/or Experience

At least 1 year working with school-age children.

Qualifications

• The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.
• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• The ability to access payroll, timekeeping, and personal data via a web-based system.
• Good communication skills both written and spoken, to assist in building a relationship with the children and their parent/guardian.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.

Other Qualifications

Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CPR and First Aid Certification and must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements include good speaking, hearing and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity. Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers. This position will require the ability to lift and/or move more than 25 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions

The work environment will be moderate to loud at times. Must be able to frequently be in the sun and/or outside in varying weather conditions.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Qualifications

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.