After School Program Aide & Driver_NE-ALM_382-Other Program Copy
Location: The Salvation Army – Jackson, Corps
Position Title: AFTER SCHOOL WORKER/DRIVER
Position Type: Part-time
About this opportunity:
Leads children’s activities at an after-school program including classroom training, tutoring, assists with homework, sports activities, bible study, computer programs and specialized programs; prepares and serves children snacks; assists in leading field trips; maintains the cleanliness of the after-school area.
Drives a Salvation Army vehicle to transport passengers from school to the Salvation Army facility for after school care.
Responsibilities include:
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.
- Provides constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
- 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
- Provides homework assistance as needed.
- 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.
- Prepares and serves children snacks; ensures that children receive nutritional and tasteful food; provides positive, relaxed atmosphere during children snack time encouraging conversation.
- Exhibits control of the children and when needed displays proper discipline techniques.
- Maintains the afterschool materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for any, supplies necessary for after school programs.
- Cleans the kitchen, classrooms, tables, floors, etc. in accordance with established sanitary standards.
- Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and required reports (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.).
- Assists in leading children on field trips.
- 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.
What we are looking for in you:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required,
and
- two years’ experience teaching child development programs in a church,
or
- any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid state driver's license
- C.P.R. and First Aid Certification
Knowledge, Skills and abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of Child Behavior and Development.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of First Aid and C.P.R and ability to ensure the safety of children.
- Ability to teach children Christian values as well as general childhood education curriculum.
- Ability to plan, develop, and implement effective childhood programs and activities.
- Ability to become and remain certified to drive a Salvation Army vehicle per Salvation Army insurance requirements.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
- Ability to observe children and ensure their safety.
- Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis
- Work is performed in a normal camp environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
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.
We strive to do the “Most Good” for our 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. 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, with these five values at the heart of everything we do:
We are…
- Passionate
- Compassionate
- Uplifting
- Brave
- Trustworthy
To learn more about the Salvation Army Jackson, MS please visit:
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/jackson-ms/
Submittal Period:
Additional Information: 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.
To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.
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
Other details
- Job Family ALM-NON-EXEMPT
- Job Function Recreation
- Pay Type Hourly
- 110 Presto Ln, Jackson, MS 39206, USA