Lead Program Aide

The Salvation Army; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan Available

Health Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Biloxi, MS is seeking a lead worker to supervise Program Aides and oversee activities for children at the RJKCCC. You will train staff, ensure safe, clean and engaging activities, and monitor play and recreation times.

A valid driver’s license and CPR/First Aid are required, with six months experience in a similar setting. Full-time position offering benefits such as PTO, health insurance, and retirement savings; the role emphasizes safety, discipline, and organized

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and six months experience with children in educational, fitness, arts and crafts and other activities in a similar environment, with some supervisory experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Infant/Child CPR Certification
• Valid state driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Assists in training employees in the proper policies and procedures related to children’s play care activities.
• Provides constant care for the needs of the children in a safe and healthy manner.
• Organizes and implements program services and activities for children; provides periodic activity reports.
• Supervises children during recreational and athletic activities; monitors playground safety.
• Participates in staff meetings to maintain awareness of program activities.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of facilities and grounds.

Skills

Training staff

Supervision

Child care

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule/Hours: Full-time – 37.5 hours per weekThis position is responsible for:Serves as the lead worker to Program Aides in the absence of the supervisor; assists in training new staff on applicable policies and procedures; handles emergencies and escalated customer service related issues. Assists with the supervision of children participating in activities provided within the RJKCCC, such as: Education, Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education.Key Responsibilities:Assists in training employees in the proper policies and procedures related to children’s play care activities.Provides constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.Organizes and implements a range of program services and activities for children; provides periodic activity reports.Exhibits control of the children and when needed displays proper discipline techniques; promotes good sportsmanship.Supervises and monitors children during recreational and athletic activities; observes, monitors, and supervises children on the playground.Participates in staff meetings to maintain awareness of program activities.Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the RJKCCC facilities and grounds.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.Employee Benefits:Paid Time OffRetirement Savings Plan AvailableHealth InsuranceVoluntary Life Insurance and more!High school diploma or G.E.D., ANDSix months experience working with children in educational, fitness, arts, crafts and other activities in a similar environment, with some supervisory experience preferred ORAny equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Licenses and Certifications:Valid state driver's licenseCPR and First Aid CertificationInfant/Child CPR CertificationEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled