Program Aide

5201 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 31909, USA

Job Description

Location : The Salvation Army – Columbus, GA Corps

About this opportunity :

Leads children activities at an after-school program, including classroom training, structured activities, tutoring, sports and recreational activities, bible study, computer programs and specialized programs; prepares and serves children lunch and snacks; assists in leading field trips; maintains the cleanliness of the after school area; transports passengers in a Salvation Army vehicle.

Key responsibilities :

• Provides constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure and healthy manner.
• Prepares and serves children snacks and meals; ensures that children receive nutritional and tasteful food; provides positive, relaxed atmosphere during children's mealtime encouraging conversation.
• Exhibits control of the children and, when needed, displays proper discipline techniques.
• Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and required reports (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.).
• Ensures the accountability, security and safety of children participating in after school activities and field trips; reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
• Administers basic first aid as necessary; reports any health issues with supervisor in accordance to policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements lesson plans which are age-group program specific; utilizes age-group appropriate discovery areas, enriched with program-specific activities, including teacher-made materials and hands-on activities.
• Determines appropriate supplies and materials for lesson plans and recreational activities; ensures the children's safety in utilizing the same.
• Provides opportunities for physical and mental stimulation through both inside and outside learning activities.
• Maintains the after-school materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for any supplies necessary for after school programs.
• Transports or assists with transporting children whenever needed; ensures the safety and protection of children at all times.
• Assists in leading children on field trips.
• Cleans the kitchen, classrooms, equipment, table, vehicles, floors, etc. in accordance with established sanitary standards.
• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled in-service training sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for in you :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to observe children and ensure their safety. Ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle safely observing all laws, regulations, and policies. Ability to pass DOT requirements to drive a Salvation Army mid-bus or other DOT vehicle if requested. Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing and walking on a frequent change basis. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) frequently. Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.

Employee Benefits

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the "Most Good" for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Additional Information :

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

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!

5201 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 31909, USA

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