Job Information
The Salvation Army After-School Program Lead in Vancouver, Washington
Description
Position: After-School Program Lead
Status: Full-time, Nonexempt
Supervisor: Corps Officers
Department Head: Corps Officers
Rate of pay: $23.00
- Full-time, hourly, non-exempt
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 of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
General Statement: Employees will be seen by the public as representing the Army and are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the standard that upholds the mission we exist to accomplish.
The Program Director position oversees the SAY Klub After-School Program, a no fee referral program that is available to children between grades 1 through 5 who are enrolled in either the Evergreen or Vancouver school districts.
RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Establish a safe, healthy, and welcoming setting that reflects a positive environment for learning and emotional well-being.
Ensure that classrooms are well cared for and have adequate materials for teaching.
Create a culture that embodies the mission of The Salvation Army.
Plan and prepare program design – scheduling, planning, and implementing lessons.
Lead children in daily activities including homework help, reading, recreation and STEAM. Assist in overseeing weekly Troops and music and creative arts programs.
Plan and execute early release day activities.
Communicate with partnering schools and/or parents to discuss enrollment of new students.
Network with community partners and local schools to promote the SAY Klub After-School Program to ensure enrollment targets are met.
Supervise SAY Klub After-School Program staff and volunteers.
Recruit, process, train, and schedule new and existing volunteers.
Maintain a database of volunteers as it pertains to the SAY Klub After-School Program.
Prepare monthly themes and create special projects as they correspond to the season.
Integrate assigned themes with the priorities of literacy, homework, character building and recreational activities.
Track statistics and prepare monthly reports.
Conduct monthly review of all curriculum and material inventory.
Oversee operations of on-site summer youth day camps.
Prepare snacks as needed.
Conduct program related errands.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ensure full compliance of OSHA, state and federal standards, regulations and requirements for safety and sanitation.
Serve on the Safety Committee.
SEASONAL DUTIES:
- As needed, seasonal duties may include working with families in the SAY Klub Program to sign them up for Christmas programs, driving for the kettle and Angel Tree Programs, and sorting food and toys.
SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:
Microsoft Word and Excel experience required.
Microsoft PowerPoint experience preferred.
Electronic messaging experience required.
Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS in Early Childhood Education is required.
A minimum of at least 2 years of experience in education or working with children.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Demonstrated understanding of primary school education.
Demonstrated training and experience with teaching children and understanding of child development.
Experience working with volunteers.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with children, parents, guardians, colleagues, volunteers, and the public in a positive, professional manner.
Ability to work well with children and families of diverse cultural and socioeconomic groups and respect confidentiality.
Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
Computer literate, with the ability to use Salvation Army approved web-based programs and software.
Ability to follow organizational policies and procedures.
Demonstrate motivation and the willingness to take initiative as appropriate.
Flexibility and adaptability in working with changes in workload and routine.
Must pass The Salvation Army background check.
Must obtain a Washington State Food Handler’s Permit.
Willingness to support the philosophy, goals, objectives, and mission of The Salvation Army.
Must be willing to obtain a First Aid/CPR certificate.
Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License and ability to pass TSA MVR check and in-house driving test.
Protecting the Mission child safety training be satisfactorily completed within the first thirty (30) days of employment.
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:
Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
Ability to operate a complex multi-faceted telephone system.
Ability to operate a desktop and/or laptop computer.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
Ability to understand oral and written information.
Ability to walk, sit, stand, and bend intermittently and/or continuously.
Ability to exercise good hand eye coordination (using hand to hand, hand to finger, hand to object).
Ability to hear and speak clearly.
Ability to see clearly both up close and at a distance.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Qualified individuals 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 to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship will result.
This position has access to confidential personal client information. It is essential that the client’s right to privacy be observed. Signing this document confirms that you agree to follow the organization’s confidentiality policies and procedures. (see a more detailed explanation of this expectation in the human resource materials, or employee handbook)
Other duties may be requested or assigned within the employee’s capabilities and what is found to be moral, ethical, and legal to both employee and employer.
“The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.”
A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.
Life and Voluntary Options: An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.
Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.
Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.
Paid Vacation:
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.
Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
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)