After School Program Aide & Driver
About The Position
The After School Program Aide & Driver leads activities for children in an after-school program, including classroom training, tutoring, homework assistance, sports, Bible study, computer programs, and specialized programs. The role also prepares and serves snacks, assists with field trips, and maintains a clean after-school area. The employee drives a Salvation Army vehicle to transport children from school to the Salvation Army facility and assists with transporting children as needed. The position provides attentive care in a clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy environment. It includes developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities, supporting physical and mental stimulation through indoor and outdoor learning, maintaining appropriate discipline, and keeping required records and reports. The employee is responsible for children's safety and accountability during program activities and field trips and must report accidents to the supervisor promptly and accurately.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Two years of experience teaching child development programs in a church, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Valid state driver's license.
- C.P.R. and First Aid certifications.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of child behavior and development.
- Knowledge of First Aid and C.P.R. principles and practices and the ability to ensure children's safety.
- Ability to teach 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 under Salvation Army insurance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead children's after-school activities, including tutoring, homework assistance, sports, Bible study, computer programs, and specialized programs.
- Prepare and serve snacks to children.
- Assist with leading field trips.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the after-school area.
- Provide for children's needs in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
- Develop and implement age-group-specific lesson plans using appropriate discovery areas, teacher-made materials, and hands-on activities.
- Provide physical and mental stimulation through indoor and outdoor learning activities.
- Maintain control of children and use proper discipline techniques when needed.
- Prepare and maintain current attendance, development progress, discipline, and other required records and reports.
- Ensure the accountability, security, and safety of children participating in after-school activities and field trips.
- Report accidents to the supervisor accurately and promptly.
- Drive a Salvation Army vehicle to transport passengers from school to the Salvation Army facility for after-school care.
- Assist with transporting children as needed and ensure their safety and protection at all times.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
