Children's Program Aide

Buckner International; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Buckner International is seeking a part-time Children’s Program Aide for its Family Hope Center Program in Dallas. You will support daily operations of children’s programs, including after-school and summer activities, field trips, and tutoring, while serving as a positive role model through nurturing guidance and structured activities.

You will assist with homework, crafts, and recreation, help transport children when needed, and participate in CPR/First Aid trainings to ensure safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English professionally.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications; must attend CPR, First Aid and restraint training as required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive Buckner vehicles; 21+ and insured.

Responsibilities

• Provide an environment that supports growth, self-confidence, trust, and respect for children; ensure age-appropriate, culturally sensitive environments.
• Participate with youth in character development and service-learning activities.
• Maintain a positive attitude with children, parents, guests and coworkers; report any special needs to supervisor.
• Support daily plans with recreation, responsibility, and spirituality for children in care; adapt to changes as needed.
• Assist youth with homework, arts, crafts, and recreation activities.
• Provide safe transportation for children in Buckner vehicles as required.
• Attend meetings and in-service trainings, including CPR and First Aid training.

Skills

Reading & writing English

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Buckner Children and Family Services Community: Family Hope Center Program

Address: 3300 Lombardy

Job Schedule: Part-Time

We are seeking a Children's Program Aide to join our Family Hope Center Program. As a Children's Program Aide, you will Shine Hope by being responsible for assisting in the daily operations of all children programs including summer programs, after-school programs, field trips, tutoring programs and Saturday activities. You will be a positive role model through your interactions in providing guidance, supervision, nurturing, assisting with program activities and creating an environment of consistent structure.Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others!

What you’ll do:

• Provide an environment that is growth producing and which stimulates self-confidence and trust and a respect of people. Remain attentive to the physical, emotional, spiritual, and academic growth of the children under supervision. Ensure that the environment is age appropriate, culturally sensitive and allows for children’s personal expression.
• Participate with youth in character development/enhancement activities and service learning projects.
• Maintain a positive attitude and approach when working with the children, parents, guests and coworkers.
• Report to supervisor any special needs or problems of individual children.
• Support the program in place for the children in care and have a regularly scheduled daily plan, which includes elements of recreation, responsibility and spirituality.
• Maintain an awareness of the needs of children with an openness and flexibility for creative program changes when necessary. Implement program changes as directed.
• Assist youth with homework, arts, and crafts projects and implement recreation activities.
• Provide safe transportation for children in van or other Buckner vehicle as required.
• Attend and participate in meeting and in-service training, including CPR and First Aid training.

What you’ll bring:

• High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) required.
• Requires ability to read, write, and speak English professionally.
• Requires current CPR and First Aid certifications; must attend CPR, First Aid and restraint training as required.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Children and Family Services:

Since 1879 Buckner has been transforming lives through hands‑on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith‑based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world. Learn more about our programs and ministry at buckner.org.Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion,age,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.