Part-Time Children's Programs Assistant — Nurture & Growth

Buckner International; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Buckner International's Family Hope Center Program in Mesquite, TX is seeking a part-time Children's Program Aide to support daily operations of all children programs, including summer, after-school, field trips, tutoring and Saturday activities.

As a Children's Program Aide, you will be a positive role model, provide guidance, supervision, nurturing, and help with activities, creating an environment of structure.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Child supervision

Activities planning

Homework assistance

Effective communication

Job description

Buckner International's Family Hope Center Program in Mesquite, TX is seeking a part-time Children's Program Aide to support daily operations of all children programs, including summer, after-school, field trips, tutoring and Saturday activities.

As a Children's Program Aide, you will be a positive role model, provide guidance, supervision, nurturing, and help with activities, creating an environment of structure.