What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Program Aide position at The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division?
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Position Summary: Assist in overall responsibilities for the after-school program through tutoring and mentoring youth, grades K-8.
Essential Responsibilities
Education/Experience:
Position Summary: Assist in overall responsibilities for the after-school program through tutoring and mentoring youth, grades K-8.
Essential Responsibilities
- Tutoring youth in core academic subjects, completion of daily schoolwork and after-school program lessons
- Leading and/or coordinating game time activities for youth
- Assisting in other after-school activities
- Creating a positive environment that is conducive to learning
- Assist with meal preparation for after-school youth attendees
- Leading in planning and/or coordinating age-appropriate recreational activities for both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting.
- Run unpaid vendor list after last check run for each month.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- High School diploma / GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Some college in a related field preferred
- 1 years’ experience working with youth in a tutoring type of capacity, preferred
- Ability to multi-task and handle multiple job-related assignments.
- Ability to make decisions within the limits of authority
- Ability to provide conflict resolution with youth in a positive, yet effective manner
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
- Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
- Willingness to learn new software as needed
- Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
- Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)