Education Center Program Aide

Salvation Army Tucson; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 7,439,000 - 7,990,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-Time

$17.34 per hour

Job summary

The Salvation Army Oakland Chinatown Corps is seeking a part‑time Program Assistant to help create safe, loving, and engaging environments for their Education Center programs in Oakland. This role focuses on Chinese language learning and music/instrument instruction, supporting the Corps Officer and Center Supervisor in running lessons.

Applicants should be at least 15 years old with a valid work permit. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compliance with the Protecting the Mission

Qualifications

• Minimum age 15 with valid work permit.

Responsibilities

• Relate to children in a way that supports their growth.
• Plan and carry out lesson plans for Chinese language learning and music activities.
• Assist and conduct educational activities.
• Support indoor and outdoor games and learning activities.
• Work cooperatively with the Corps Officer or Education Center Supervisor.
• Adhere to safety policies and Protecting the Mission Policy for Work with Minors.

Skills

Child interaction

Discipline management

Lesson planning

Educational activities

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Policy adherence

Education

Age 15+

Job description

Oakland China Town
Oakland, CA 94607, USA

Description

The Salvation Army 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 for God. Its mission
is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without
discrimination.

BASIC PURPOSE

The Program Assistant assists in providing safe, loving, and learning environments for programs
under the Education Center. Program Assistant assists Corps officer and/or Education Center
Supervisor to run programs including Chinese learning and Music/instrument learning. The
Education Center is an outreach program of The Salvation Army / Oakland Chinatown Corps,
serving the community of all cultures, ethnicities, and ages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Ability to relate to children in a manner which contributes to their personal growth.
• 2. Ability to competently prevent and deal with discipline problems.
• 3. Ability to plan and carry‑out lesson plans (content areas: Chinese Language learning,
  Music/ music instruments learning).
• 4. Ability to assist and conduct an educational activity.
• 5. Ability to assist active indoor and outdoor games and learning activities.
• 6. Ability to work cooperatively with Corps Officer / Education center supervisor.
• 7. Ability to assist activities and prevent exposure to safety hazards.
• 8. Adhere to The Salvation Army’s “Protecting the Mission Policy for Work with Minors”.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• 1. Minimum age 15 with valid work permit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
• 2. Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects.
• 3. Ability to reach overhead.
• 4. Ability to lift to 25 lbs. for administrative positions.
• 5. Ability to operate a computer.
• 6. Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information.
• 7. Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Telephone, Copier, Printer.

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 to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army
will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

Non-Exempt / Part-Time (6 hours per week, $17.34 per hour)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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