Afterschool Aide

The Salvation Army; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking dedicated individuals to assist After-School children with various interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include supervising school pickups, tutoring, and organizing recreational activities. Candidates should be Juniors or Seniors in High School with good academic records and a flexible attitude. Understanding the mission of The Salvation Army is essential. This role presents an opportunity to positively impact children's lives in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least a Junior or Senior in High School with an outstanding academic report.
• Maintain an 'A' or 'B' average in his/her own academic reports.
• Be able to walk to and from schools (in assisting with school pick-ups).
• Be able to work outdoors for recreational activities.
• Be flexible to assist the Director and/or other staff in any necessary tasks.
• Must understand and appreciate the mission of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Assist other staff members in the pick-up of children from local public schools.
• Review children’s homework assignments and assist them in completing them correctly.
• Keep accurate records of children’s assignments and progress.
• Inform Director of any concerns of the students.
• Provide tutoring to students when necessary.
• Assist and/or organize games, crafts, and other recreational activities.
• Supervise children to and from park, playground, and field trips.
• Maintain proper staff to student ratio at all times.

Education

Junior or Senior in High School

Job description

Overview

Assisting After-School children with various social and inter-personal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist other staff members in the pick-up of children from the local public schools and accompanying them back to the Center
• Review children’s homework assignments and assist them in completing them correctly
• Keep accurate records of children’s assignments and progress
• Inform Director of any concerns (social, academic, etc.) of the students
• Provide tutoring to students when necessary
• Assist and/or organize games, crafts, and other recreational activities
• Supervise children to and from park, playground, field trips, etc.
• Keep accurate records/tracking slips, attendance, lunch counts, etc.
• Maintain proper staff to student ratio at all times
• All other duties as directed by Corps Officer and/or Director

Qualifications

• At least a Junior or Senior in High School with an outstanding academic report
• Maintain an “A” or “B” average in his/her own academic reports
• Be able to walk to and from schools (in assisting with school pick-ups)
• Be able to work outdoors for recreational activities
• Be flexible to assist the Director and/or other staff in any necessary tasks
• Must understand and appreciate the mission of The Salvation Army.