After School Aide

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•North Platte, NE

1d•$15

About The Position

Summary/Primary Purpose: To protect, guide, stimulate, and help the children in the After School and Summer Day Camp program. To provide wholesome, character-building programming & supervision to school-age children.

Requirements

At least 1 year working with school-age children.
Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
The ability to access payroll, timekeeping, and personal data via a web-based system.
Good communication skills both written and spoken, to assist in building a relationship with the children and their parent/guardian.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.
Must pass all applicable background checks.
Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside.
Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.
CPR and First Aid Certification and must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.
Physical requirements include good speaking, hearing and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity.
Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers.
This position will require the ability to lift and/or move more than 25 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to frequently be in the sun and/or outside in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Assist the program director with program preparation.
Prepare materials and equipment needed for daily activities.
Serve meals and supervise the children during meal periods.
Oversee specified age group and the daily activities each day.
Lead and participate in all facets of the program: recreation, snack, craft, pool, fieldtrips, etc.
Enforces and adheres to the facility policies of no swearing, no alcoholic drinking, no drug use and no violence.
Follow progressive disciplinary procedures when needed.
Document and report accidents using the EER process.
End of day cleaning, organizing as needed.
Driving is an essential role of the position.
All other duties as assigned.