Position Summary: The Latchkey Assistant Director will assist the Latchkey Director in all activities of the Latchkey Program by organizing and managing on site activities for effective daily operations, supervising staff and helping with administrative tasks.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Be on site during assigned Latchkey program
• Drive children to and from assigned schools with Salvation Army
• Supervise the Latchkey
• Plan and supervise day-to-day
• Communicate with parents regarding daily occurrences, including injury and discipline.
• Discipline students as
• Comply with all district policies, rules and
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Meet all Michigan Department of Social Services (DHS) guidelines for Child Care Center program assistants.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma / GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 1 or more years' experience in childcare

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
• Willingness to learn new software as needed

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Must have and maintain a current valid chauffeurs' license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR); or gain chauffeurs license within 30 days

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

• Health Care Benefits which include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Hearing
• Flexible spending accounts
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Pet Insurance
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes:
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment.
• Up to (4) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
• The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive up to 2 personal days and 2 floating holidays per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.
• Paid holidays are effective immediately.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.