After School Program Aide - Part Time

Description

The Salvation Army Mission Statement :

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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

BASIC PURPOSE

The Program Aide is responsible for providing safe and developmentally appropriate before and after school programs for youth along with Day Camp in the summer. The Program Aide is responsible for the safety, care and supervision of children participating in morning latch key program and after school homework assistance, tutoring, creative arts and recreational activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementation of the After School Program in accordance with the objectives, policies, and philosophies of The Salvation Army, and in compliance with Title 22 regulations.
• Provides constant supervision of children while involved in Salvation Army programs.
• Assist with implementation of lesson plans (content areas : science, math, language, art, physical education).
• Assist program participants with homework, reading, creative arts and recreational activities.
• Treat each child with dignity and respect with special interest in enhancing each child's self-esteem.
• Help facilitate active indoor and outdoor games and learning activities.
• Share responsibility for the classroom as a learning environment including arrangement, appearance, neatness, etc., as well as necessary housekeeping duties.
• Assist with the opening and closing recreational facilities; monitor facility use; prepare and set up facilities for use.
• Attend all staff meetings and participates in conferences and other programs conducive to professional growth.
• Assist with maintaining records on daily attendance and snack counts.
• Sanitize or clean-up all indoor / outdoor spaces and equipment, including set-up and dismantling equipment such as tables and chairs.
• Help maintain a clean and safe environment through minor custodial duties e.g. picking up trash, sweeping, mopping, etc.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by superiors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to operate under stressful working conditions in a rapidly changing work environment with multiple priorities is required. Ability to physically interact with children including reaching, stooping, kneeling, handling objects and moving or lifting objects up to 40 pounds. Some travel may be required.

Must be able to fill in for jobs when staff members are absent, which may require the employee to stand for up to 2 hours or more at a time; must be able to walk, run, crouch, stoop, reach and grasp with hands and arms.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

OR

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Experience

2 years : Two years of experience working with youth in a related environment or field preferred. (required)

Skills

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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