After School Program Assistant

Position Description

Position Title:

After School Program Assistant

Date:

August 2nd, 2024

Hours: 10 Hours per Week

Division/Department: Great Falls Corps

Employment Classification: Part Time

 

Reporting Status:

Youth Center Director & After School Program Coordinator

General 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 to meet human needs in His  name without discrimination.

Position Summary

 The After School Program Assistant is primarily responsible for helping to supervise children and providing homework assistance.

Essential Functions

1. Assist in the supervision of children in the After School Program.
2. Assist children with reading and homework completion.
3. Assist in implementing established daily schedule.
4. Assist in maintaining a healthy and safe environment for children.
5. Assist in keeping facilities, materials and equipment utilized by the After School Program clean and in good working order.
6. Adherence to all Salvation Army Policies and Procedures including Protecting the Mission.
7. Assist in the completing of reports as needed.
8. Promote the Ministry and Mission of The Salvation Army.
9. Perform other duties as requested.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, run, jump, and twist on an intermittent and sometimes continuous basis. Maintain  the ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, reach overhead, and carry office supplies. Maintain the  ability to operate a computer, telephone, and similar technologies. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
2. 1-2 years of experience working with children in a high energy childcare capacity; one or more of the experiences would be applicable for the role: Youth Group Leader, Day Camp/Summer Camp Counselor,.
3. Capable of meeting the physical and mental demands of the position.
4. Able to pass a background check and complete The Salvation Army child safety training (Protecting the Mission).

                                                                          Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. Possesses good leadership skills.
2. Ability enforce defined boundaries and behavior expectations a must.
3. Possess excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
4. Ability to solve problems and mediate conflict between children.                                                                                                                                                                      
5. Flexibility and willingness to be a part of a team.
6. Ability to set priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
7. Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.
8. Ability to read and interpret documents, rules, instructions, and procedures.
9. Ability to complete certification in Protecting the Mission policies and procedures.

 

This position description has been assigned to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

“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.”

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions:  paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance:  Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-on