After School Program Aide

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Detroit, MI

28d

About The Position

Position Summary: Assist in overall responsibilities for the after-school program through tutoring and mentoring youth, grades K-8. Essential Responsibilities: Tutoring youth in core academic subjects, completion of daily schoolwork and after-school program lessons Leading and/or coordinating game time activities for youth Assisting in other after-school activities Creating a positive environment that is conducive to learning Assist with meal preparation for after-school youth attendees Leading in planning and/or coordinating age-appropriate recreational activities for both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Run unpaid vendor list after last check run for each month. Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School diploma / GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple job-related assignments.
Ability to make decisions within the limits of authority
Ability to provide conflict resolution with youth in a positive, yet effective manner
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
Willingness to learn new software as needed
Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)

Nice To Haves

Some college in a related field preferred
1 years’ experience working with youth in a tutoring type of capacity, preferred

Responsibilities

Tutoring youth in core academic subjects, completion of daily schoolwork and after-school program lessons
Leading and/or coordinating game time activities for youth
Assisting in other after-school activities
Creating a positive environment that is conducive to learning
Assist with meal preparation for after-school youth attendees
Leading in planning and/or coordinating age-appropriate recreational activities for both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting.
Run unpaid vendor list after last check run for each month.
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health Care Benefits which include: AFLAC Voluntary life insurance benefits
Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off which includes: Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available.
Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
Birthday off with pay.
Paid holidays are effective immediately