Education & Youth Activities Assistant
The Salvation Army
- Seattle, WA
- $22.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
- Applicants must be in compliance with the child protection policies of The Salvation Army.
- An understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy, program, and practices.
- HS Diploma or GED required. Some college and/or degree preferred. On the job experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
- Two years of experience teaching or working with children in an educational development environment.
- Tutor Program experience is strongly recommended, with emphasis on planning and scheduling.
- Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinates.
- Ability to work independently or with other staff members.
- Ability to keep calm in demanding situations.
- Multi-media, first aid card, and current CPR certification or willing to obtain one within 90 days from hire.
- Must have the ability to obtain a Washington State Commercial Driver License (Class A) within 90 days of hire (in some instances, a Class B or C will be required).
- Applicants must have experience working with volunteers and employees in either a team or supervisory role.
- Demonstrate leadership ability.
- Love and appreciation of children.
- Able to work under the restrictions of a monthly budget, as well as prepare an annual budget under the guidance of your immediate supervisor and Corps Officers.
- Responsible for the business, as well as the development, of all functions and programs.
- Assist with recruiting and training volunteers for educational programs.
- Assist in conducting staff meetings, calendar planning, and other administrative duties.
- Assist in coordinating the After-School Center’s use of the gym, game room, etc., with the Community Center Director.
- Assist the Director with staff development, program development, and parent communication.
- Assist the Director with developing relationships with the local schools, community centers, after-school programs, and youth programs to enhance the SAY Troops program for both our after-school program and summer camp.
- Any other program-related task that the Education & Activities Director may need to have done.
- Coordinate any need for driver and vehicle with the Program Manager.
- Any other business items that may arise in connection with the After-School Center Program, Day Camp, and Computer Learning Center.
- Maintain all bulletin boards, posters, and pictures for the After-School Center Program.
- Maintain the After-School Center and Computer Learning Center inventory up to date with the original to be kept in the Corps Community Center Master File.
- Notify the Property and Maintenance Manager of repairs or special janitorial needs.
- Organize and run all field trips and educational activities for Day Camp.
- Set up and organized the Summer Sack Lunch program for Day Camp.
- Keep all statistics for the Summer Sack Lunch program.
- Assist with supervising Day Camp staff, including assigning duties, scheduling breaks, weekly staff schedules, and orientations.
- Interview and assist in the selection of temporary Day Camp staff members.
- Do flyers and mailings for the Homework Center, Day Camp, and Computer Learning Center.
- Arrange all PR with the school district for Community Center programs.
- Arrange for repairs and maintenance of equipment.
- Plan curriculum for Computer Center, including educational software and educational websites.
- Assist with Christmas Assistance sign-ups, if needed.
- Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as files file cabinet drawers and reach overhead
- Ability to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls;
- Ability to operate a telephone
- Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer
- Ability to lift 20 lbs.
- Ability to access and produce information from a computer
- Ability to understand written information
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
- Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
- Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
- Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.