After School Program Tutor

The Salvation Army Southern California

Yakima (WA)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 34,440

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

A community service organization in Yakima, WA, seeks an After School Program Tutor to create a safe and educational environment for children. The role involves maintaining attendance, implementing activities, and ensuring compliance with child protection policies. Candidates must possess a H.S. Diploma or GED, be at least 18 years old, and have experience working with children. This part-time, temporary role lasts through the school year until June 12, 2026.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Compliance with child protection policies required.
Experience in educational environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Create a fun, educational, and safe environment for children.
Maintain attendance and report it to the supervisor.
Implement activities and maintain classroom cleanliness.

Skills

Experience with children

Ability to work independently

First Aid and CPR certification

Positive Christian experience

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

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POSITION TITLE: After School Program Tutor

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT/PART-TIME/TEMPORARY

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Youth Ministry Coordinator

This is a temporary role that lasts for the duration of the school year. Exact employment dates will

vary annually depending on local school district calendars.

Employment dates for the ASP program are through June 12th, 2026.

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.

Scope Of Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Children’s Ministry and Outreach, After School Program tutors will be responsible for creating and maintain a fun, educational, and safe environment for children in the after school program.

Qualifications

Possess a positive Christian experience and be willing and able to share it.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Maintain compliance with child protection policies of The Salvation Army.
Have an understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy, programs, and practices.
Have obtained H.S. Diploma or GED. Some college and/or degree preferred. On the job experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
Have experience teaching or working with children in an educational environment.
Able to assist with events, programs, and activities.
Able to work independently or with other staff members.
Able to keep calm in demanding situations.
Obtain First Aid and current CPR certification or be willing to acquire both upon acceptance of job offer.
Love and appreciation of children.

Administrative Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure each child in their class is checked in by ASP staff and signed out by a parent or guardian each day.
Keeping attendance each day and report attendance to the Youth Ministry Coordinator.

Program Responsibilities

Implement activities, curriculum, calendar, and individual learning plans as directed by the Youth Ministry Coordinator.
Maintain classroom supplies and report any needs to supervisor.
Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization in order to ensure a safe, fun, and educational environment for children in the program.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
Ability to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls;
Ability to operate telephone
Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer
Ability to lift 20 lbs.
Ability to access and produce information from a computer
Ability to understand written information
Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.

Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.

Paid Vacation

Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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