Description

Job Title: Childcare Program Aide-Seasonal

FLSA Status: Part Time - non-exempt (24 hours/ week)Reports to: Childcare Program Director & Corps Officers

Supervises: N/A

Rate of Pay: $17/hour

Closing Date: 11/23/2024

Benefits: Standard; Part-Time, Non-Exempt , seasonal employees are eligible for following:

• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)

Function

OVERVIEW:

The Childcare Program Aide oversees and cares for approximately 25 children in a childcare environment. Child safety and personal participation are essential to the duties of this position. The Childcare Program Aide facilitates after-school and summer day camp programming for school-aged children. This includes The Program Aide assisting with facilitating after-school and summer day camp programming for school-aged children. They also assist with the daily operations of after-school and summer day camps. This includes setting up and breaking down daily activities, enforcing rules, maintaining state licensing standards, communicating with parents/guardians, and cleaning. The Program Director will assign the Program Aide daily responsibilities depending on the program's needs and strength of the Program Aide.

SPECIFICS:

The specifics of this position are to assist the childcare director, childcare lead, and the corps officers of the Broomfield Corps in their summer day camp program and afterschool program. In this position, you will start by training and screening to meet the state of Colorado licensing standards and requirements. Meeting the state of Colorado licensing standards and requirements will be completed before starting the childcare programs. During the childcare programs, you will assist the childcare director in the schedule of activities, lunch, snacks, games, field trips, enforcement of rules, and supervision of the school-aged children. This position will be scheduled from morning to afternoon during the summer as it will be an all-day program. During the school year, it will be an afternoon schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

• This position is required to be a mandatory reporter.

• Be a positive role model for school-aged children.

• Maintain all state licensing standards and The Salvation Army policies and procedures.

• Assist the Director and or Program Leader in implementing activities.

• Assist the Program Director or Program Leader in leading a group of school-aged children.

• Facilitate activities including but not limited to group games, arts n’ crafts, STEM, and active play.

• Implement program rules and discipline strategies. Encourage good behavior.

• Maintain an environment where all children feel safe.

• Fill out incident, behavior, notice or concern, and ouch reports as needed.

• Assist with participant drop off and pick up by checking the participant pick up list and verifying parent/guardian identification.

• Maintain confidentiality of all participant files.

• Communicate with parents/guardians. Including but not limited to providing information about plans for the following day and giving insight into their child’s day.

• Assist with food preparation, serving, and clean up.

• Perform set up and clean up for the day. Including but not limited to sweeping, cleaning tables and chairs, putting away activity supplies, cleaning toys, taking out trash, and cleaning bathrooms.

• Report all issues or concerns to the Program Director.

• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Experience, Skills, Qualifications

GENERAL

The incumbent must be -

• Able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-motivated and can motivate others.

• Mature and able to work with key employees and supervisory staff, working under minimum supervision.

• Able to take initiative.

• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

• Capable of maintaining a high level of integrity and confidentiality

• Detail-oriented, accurate, and precise, and maintain accurate filing systems.

• Capable of handling and controlling multiple projects

• Demonstrate a strong “team player” attitude and a passion for those served.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to type at least 45 wpm and use other office equipment. Computer proficient, effective in the use and implementation of Microsoft Office, which includes Word and Excel

• Excellent written and communication skills in English (Spanish is also desirable), including spelling and grammar skills.

• Ability to maintain a cheerful attitude under periods of stress and in helping “negative” people.

• Willingness to work as a “team player” in the staff environment. A desire to work in partnership with staff in an upbeat manner for the good of the whole office.

• Well-organized, self-motivated, capable of organizing and completing duties with minimal supervision.

• Knowledge of The Salvation Army practices and organization desirable.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Experience working with school-aged children (5-12 years old) is preferred.

• Must be willing and able to pass required background checks, criminal history checks, child abuse and neglect checks, and sex offender registry checks.

• Prefer Child and Adult CPR/First Aid/AED certification.

• Must be willing and able to complete state licensing and The Salvation Army training.

• Be supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission. Ability to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world’s most distinguished human services charitable organizations.

• Driving

• If the position requires driving:

• Must be minimally 21 years of age and possessing a valid in-state Driver's License

• Background Check

• Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maneuver and Ability to remain in a stationary position

• Ability to bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist intermittently or sometimes continuously.

• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as files and file cabinet drawers and reach overhead.

• Ability to operate telephone.

• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.

• Ability to lift to 35 lbs. (usually file and food boxes)

• Ability to access and produce information from a computer.

• Ability to understand written information.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the position's essential duties 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 position's physical requirements. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation is reasonable and undue hardships will not result.

A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)