After-School Coach & Driver: Child Development & Activities

Salvation Army; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Salvation Army Jackson Corps is seeking staff to lead after-school programs, supervise children, and assist with tutoring, activities, and transportation. The role includes classroom training, snack service, and field trips, with CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

A valid state driver’s license is required for vehicle transport. The position is part-time (17 hours/week, Monday–Friday) at the Jackson, MS location, with duties in a church-based after-school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years experience teaching child development programs in a church.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
• Develops and implements age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Provides opportunities for physical and mental stimulation through indoor and outdoor learning.
• Maintains records and required reports (attendance, development progress, discipline reports).
• Ensures safety and accountability of children during activities and field trips.

Skills

Child supervision

Lesson planning

Discipline techniques

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid Certification

Valid state driver’s license

Job description

Salvation Army Jackson Corps is seeking staff to lead after-school programs, supervise children, and assist with tutoring, activities, and transportation. The role includes classroom training, snack service, and field trips, with CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

A valid state driver’s license is required for vehicle transport. The position is part-time (17 hours/week, Monday–Friday) at the Jackson, MS location, with duties in a church-based after-school environment.