After School Aide

Part-time position, 20 hours per week (2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.), pay rate: $15.00 per hour.

About the Role

The Salvation Army, an international movement and evangelical part of the universal Christian church, seeks a part-time staff member to protect, guide, stimulate, and help children in the After School and Summer Day Camp program. This role provides wholesome, character-building programming and supervision to school-age children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the program director with program preparation.
• Prepare materials and equipment needed for daily activities.
• Serve meals and supervise children during meal periods.
• Oversee a specified age group and daily activities.
• Lead and participate in all facets of the program: recreation, snack, craft, pool, field trips, etc.
• Enforce facility policies: no swearing, no alcohol, no drug use, and no violence.
• Follow progressive disciplinary procedures when needed.
• Document and report accidents using the EER process.
• Perform end-of-day cleaning and organizing as needed.
• Drive as an essential function of the position.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working with school-age children.
• Ability to be flexible and work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in accessing payroll, timekeeping, and personal data via a web-based system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to build relationships with children and parents/guardians.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.
• Must pass all applicable background checks.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from your state of residence.
• Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Certifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Good speaking, hearing, and vision ability, along with excellent manual dexterity.
• Ability to stand, bend, and reach for extended periods.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Ability to lift and/or move more than 25 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions

• Moderate to loud work environment at times.
• Frequent exposure to sun and outdoor conditions in varying weather.

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

Pay

$15.00 per hour.

Schedule

20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.