Summer Camp Program Aide

Salvation Army Tucson; Newark (CA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Tri-Cities Corps is seeking an energetic staff member to lead and support a safe, enriching summer day camp for children in Newark, CA. You will help facilitate music-related activities and supervise campers in educational, recreational, and spiritual development settings.

Responsibilities include teaching music, assisting with lesson planning, and ensuring safety during arrivals, dismissals, and field trips, while collaborating with the camp team in a warm, inclusive

Qualifications

• Knowledge of music instruments and ability to teach music theory.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Valid California Driver's License.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic desktop publishing.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a passion for working with children in a learning environment.
• Assist teaching music instruments and music theory.
• Assist staff with supervision, guidance and caring for children in an educational, enrichment and recreational setting.
• Provide encouraging instruction to students during group activities.
• Assist staff with the supervision of safety of campers during arrival, dismissal, and transition periods.
• Assist the Director of Group Leader in the planning, teaching of lessons, homework support and activities.
• Assist in maintaining discipline and encouraging children to follow rules.
• Assist in general set up and clean up of program area and with the closing /opening of the facility.
• Assist staff with Field trip arrangements
• Maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Music instruments

Music theory

Diversity awareness

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Desktop publishing

Job description

Job Category: Childcare/Day Care/Day Camp

Requisition Number: SUMME024515

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $17 USD per hour

Locations

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Tri-Cities Corps
Salvation Army Newark Blvd
Newark, CA 94560, 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 purpose of this position is to create a safe enjoyable and enriching experience for children participating in our summer day camp program of the Tri-Cities Corps. The staff members play a crucial role in facilitating a variety of activities, ensuring the well-being of campers, fostering a positive and inclusive environment. By engaging with campers, promoting teamwork, and adhering to safety guidelines, providing spiritual development, social direction, and educational reinforcement while at the same time utilizing recreational activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Demonstrate a passion for working with Children in a learning environment
2. 2. Assist teaching music instrument and music theory
3. 3. Assist staff with supervision, guidance and caring for children in an educational, enrichment and recreational setting.
4. 4. Provide encouraging instruction to students during group activities.
5. 5. Assist staff with the supervision of safety of campers during arrival, dismissal, and transition periods.
6. 6. Assist the Director of Group Leader in the planning, teaching of lessons, homework support and activities.
7. 7. Assist in maintaining discipline and encouraging children to follow rules.
8. 8. Assist in general set up and clean up of program area and with the closing /opening of the facility.
9. 9. Assist staff with Field trip arrangements
10. 10. Maintaining a safe environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. 1. Knowledge of music instruments, able to teach music instruments and music theory
2. 2. Must have the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
3. 3. Valid California Drivers’ License
4. 4. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and basic desktop publishing computer programs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
• Ability to reach overhead
• Ability to operate telephone
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs
• Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information

Qualified individual 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 in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or Equivalent or better.

Experience

Preferred

Teaching music and music theory

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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