After School Care Worker

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory; York (York County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Salvation Army in York, PA is seeking an After School Care Worker for a part-time role Tue-Fri, 3 PM–6 PM, up to 25 hours weekly. You will assist with learning programs, homework support, and supervision of students in a safe environment.

Responsibilities include planning daily activities, guiding behavior, and maintaining orderly learning spaces. Must meet PA child protection clearances and enjoy working with children.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with students in a learning setting.
• Interest in educational development of children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff.
• Willingness to comply with child protection clearances and background checks.
• Flexible, organized, and able to handle daily tasks and routines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and implement daily programs for learning and homework help.
• Supervise children and ensure safety and well-being at all times.
• Maintain clean, organized learning spaces and assist with snack duties.
• Support activities with SA programs and participate in training.

Skills

Good Communication

Strong Work

Organizational

Flexible

Basic Technology Skills

Child Protection Clearances

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: After School Care Worker

Location: York, PA

Availability of Position: Immediately

Schedule: Part Time - Tuesday to Friday, 3 P.M to 6:00 P.M.; up to 25 hours per week

Reporting Relationship: After School Care Director and Day Camp Director; Assistant After School Care Director

Salary and Grade: $13.00 per hour; 71 Non-Exempt

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time.


• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)


• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life


• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Responsibilities

Position Overview: This position involves direct assistance with learning programs and homework for York City students.

Description of Position:

• Plan, prepare, and implement the daily Program is to vary from day to day. Work with SA programs such as Adventure Corps for boys, Girl Guards for older girls, and Sunbeams for younger girls.


• Making sure children are walked to the Learning Center if child(ren) are required to


• Always supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of


• Keep assigned program participants in sight and within ear-shot at all ALWAYS adhere to policies about children and their breaks, bathroom, moving from room to room, etc.


• Manage students' behavior issues according to program policy and with a positive, encouraging, compassionate attitude.


• Always maintain open lines of communication between Supervisory staff and program


• Be alert to the needs and problems of the children as individuals and as a


• Maintain and keep all rooms used by the After School Care program clean and


• Clean all rooms and gym used by the After School Care Program at end of the day. Vacuum, empty trash on a daily basis.


• Assisting with daily tasks such as snack preparation, clean-up, and maintaining a clean and organized


• Helping with Keeping ServSafe up to date. Encouraging children by example to clean up their area after they are fed.


• Participating in training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge on a yearly basis as per DHS policy.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Minimum 1 year working with students in a learning


• Strong interest in educational development of children


• Good Communication


• Strong Work


• Organizational


• Flexible


• Basic Technology Skills


• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of2014 with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.


• Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.


• Must have an appreciation for and support for the Mission of the Salvation Army

No Phone Calls Please.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 11/5/2026

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination

Requisition No. 2703