What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Program Aide position at Main Salvation Army?
Scope of Position/Essential Functions:
The Red Shield After School Program Aide will work daily with youth in the center to build relationships and foster a friendly and safe environment for youth to grow and thrive. To accomplish this the After School Program Aide will work with Program Leaders and Directors as a team in delivering programs that best meet the ever-changing needs of our youth.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the afterschool and summer programming where needed, assisting with supervision, guidance, and caring for children in an educational, enrichment, and recreational setting.
- This position will often provide leadership support to Corps ministry components that are integrated into the afterschool and summer program.
- Childcare licensing compliance
- Provide encouraging instruction to students during group activities.
- Assist the Director or Group Leader in the planning, and teaching of lessons, homework support, and activities.
- Assist with food preparation, serving, and clean-up.
- Developing partnerships with parents and responsive relationships with children.
- Assist in maintaining discipline and encouraging all children to follow rules.
- Assist in general set up and cleanup of program area and with the opening/closing of the facility.
- Supervising rotations and sign-in and sign-out
- Leading activities
- Overseeing the supervision of all children and ensuring Program Leaders are supervising children as required
- Making sure each child is accounted for always
- Maintaining a safe environment
- Reporting all issues (no matter how small) to Director
- Attending mandatory Staff Training
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Able to establish and cultivate healthy relationships with children and parents
- Preferred history of providing professional, effective programming to children and families
- Desire to serve others by building on their strengths
- Teachable spirit.
- Competent in working independently within clear parameters in a team environment
- Self-motivated, energetic, outcome-oriented individual who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to take initiative and work creatively
- Communicates clearly
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to deal professionally and sensitively with a diverse audience
- Ability to handle several projects and prioritize work
- Commitment to social inclusion
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain records
- Ability to follow protocol and adhere to program and external procedures
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