After School Program Aide

Position: After-School Program Assistant

Status: Part-time (Full-time hours during summer)

Supervisor: After-School Program Lead

Compensation: $17.00 (Hourly)

Department Head: Corps Officers

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

General Statement: Employees will be seen by the public as representing the Army and are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the standard that upholds the mission we exist to accomplish.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Lead children in daily activities, including homework help, reading, recreation, and STEAM.
• Create a culture that embodies the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly themes.
• Integration of assigned themes with the priorities of literacy, homework and character building and recreational activities.
• Aid in scheduling, planning, and implementing lessons.
• Help establish a safe, healthy, and welcoming setting that creates a positive environment for learning and emotional well-being.
• Assist with tracking statistics for monthly reports.
• Ensure that classrooms are well cared for and have adequate materials for teaching.
• Monitor and reinforce volunteer scheduling and commitments.
• Plan early release day activities.
• Report weekly statistics to supervisor.
• Conduct monthly review of all curriculum and material inventory.
• Prepare snacks as needed.
• Full-time hours during the summer, to assist with operations of on-site summer youth day camps.
• Work on special projects for the After-School Program as they correspond to the season.
• Ensure Salvation Army Protecting the Mission (PTM) protocols are practiced and upheld.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:

• Microsoft Word and Excel experience required.
• Microsoft PowerPoint experience preferred.
• Electronic messaging experience required.
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate of Arts Degree or at least 2 years of experience working with children.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood curriculum.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with children, parents, guardians, colleagues, and the public in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to work well with children and families of diverse cultural and socioeconomic groups and respect confidentiality.
• Computer literate, with the ability to use Salvation Army approved web-based programs and software.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Must pass The Salvation Army background check.
• Must obtain a Washington State Food Handler's Permit.
• Willingness to support the philosophy, goals, objectives, and mission of The Salvation Army.
• Protecting the Mission (PTM) training to be completed within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate a complex multi-faceted telephone system.
• Ability to operate a desktop and/or laptop computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
• Ability to understand oral and written information.
• Ability to walk, sit, stand, and bend intermittently and/or continuously.
• Ability to exercise good hand eye coordination (using hand to hand, hand to finger, hand to object).
• Ability to hear and speak clearly.
• Ability to see clearly both up close and at a distance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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 to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship will result.

"The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds."