After School Program Aide & Driver (8433)

Paycom - ATS; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Salvation Army Jackson Corps is seeking an After School Program Assistant in Jackson, MS. This part-time position (about 17 hours per week, Monday–Friday) focuses on safe, caring supervision and engaging, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, maintaining records, transporting children when needed, and ensuring safety during field trips. Qualifications: high school diploma or GED, two years’ church-based child development teaching, CPR and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years experience teaching child development programs.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provides constant care for the needs of the children in a safe, loving, and healthy manner.
• Develops and implements age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• Provides opportunities for physical and mental stimulation through indoor and outdoor learning.
• Maintains supervision, safety, and discipline as needed.
• Prepares and maintains attendance, progress, and discipline records.

Skills

Teaching

Child development knowledge

First Aid & CPR

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years experience teaching child development programs

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Valid state driver's license

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: ALM-Jackson Ms Corps - Jackson, MS 39206, Position Type: Part Time less than 20, Salary Range: $12.00 Hourly, Job Category: Recreation, Schedule: Monday - Friday, After School Work, (17 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities

• Provides constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
• Develops and implements lesson plans which are age-group program specific; utilizes age-group appropriate discovery areas, enriched with program-specific activities, including teacher-made materials and hands‑on activities
• Provides opportunities for physical and mental stimulation through both inside and outside learning activities.
• Exhibits control of the children and when needed displays proper discipline techniques.
• Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and required reports (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.).
• Ensures the accountability, security and safety of children participating in after school activities and field trips; reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assists with transporting children whenever needed; ensures the safety and protection of children at all times.
• Drives a Salvation Army vehicle in order to transport passengers from school to the Salvation Army facility for after school care.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a normal camp environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
• Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis

What We Are Looking For In You

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required,
• and
• two years experience teaching child development programs in a church,
• or
• any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certification

• Valid state driver's license
• C.P.R. and First Aid Certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Child Behavior and Development.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of First Aid and C.P.R and ability to ensure the safety of children.
• Ability to teach children Christian values as well as general childhood education curriculum.
• Ability to plan, develop, and implement effective childhood programs and activities.
• Ability to become and remain certified to drive a Salvation Army vehicle per Salvation Army insurance requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer /Veterans/Disabled