Program Aide (9066)

The Salvation Army Southern Territory; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern Territory seeks a caregiver at Camp Hoblitzelle in Midlothian, TX to support education and outdoor activities with children and adults, ensuring a safe, engaging environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 1–2 years of child development teaching experience or an equivalent combination, and the ability to pass background checks; CPR and First Aid certification are preferred, lifeguard and ropes course certifications optional.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1–2 years' experience teaching child development programs or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to pass all state licensing background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provides constant care for the needs of the children and adults in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure and healthy manner.
• Provides positive, relaxed atmosphere during educational and outdoor activities, and promotes encouraging conversation.
• Ensures the accountability, security and safety of guests participating in outdoor activities; reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.

Skills

Child development

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: TX-Camp Hoblitzelle - Midlothian, TX 76065, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: $12.46 - $15.58 Hourly, Job Category: Recreation, Schedule/Hours:As Needed

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides constant care for the needs of the children and adults in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure and healthy manner.
• Provides positive, relaxed atmosphere during educational and outdoor activities, and promotes encouraging conversation.
• Ensures the accountability, security and safety of guests participating in outdoor activities; reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to observe children and ensure their safety.
• Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing and walking on a frequent change basis.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) frequently.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required,
• AND
• One to two years' experience teaching child development programs,
• OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• AND
• Ability to pass all state licensing background checks.

Licenses and Certifications:

• CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Lifeguard Certification (preferred)
• Ropes Course Certification (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled