Program Aide (4206)

## About this opportunity

**Schedule/Hours: Monday through** **Sunday as needed up to 29 hours a week with minimal travel.**

**This position is responsible for:**

Leading children’s activities at an after-school program, including classroom training, tutoring, sports activities, bible study, computer programs and specialized programs; prepares and serves children lunch and snacks; assists in leading field trips; maintains the cleanliness of the after school area; transports passengers in a Salvation Army vehicle.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• **Child Care Responsibilities (40%)**
• **Organizing, Planning, and Teaching Lessons (30%)**
• **Driving Responsibilities (20%)**
• **Cleaning Responsibilities (10%)**

**Physical Requirements:**

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to observe children and ensure their safety.
• Ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle safely observing all laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to pass DOT requirements to drive a Salvation Army mid bus or other DOT vehicle if requested.
• Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing and walking on a frequent change basis.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) frequently.

**Working Conditions:**

• Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.

**Employee Benefits:**

• Paid Time Off
• Aflac Dental & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance

## What we are looking for in you
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:**
**Education and Experience:**

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required,

AND

• One to two years’ experience teaching child development programs,

OR

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

**Certifications:**

• Valid State Driver’s License
• Valid CDL – Class B (Preferred)
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain)

**Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled**