Summer Day Camp Assistant
Summer Day Camp Assistant
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Job Description
Position: Summer Day Camp Assistant
Status: Part time Temporary (up to 29 hours per week)
Supervisor: After-School Program Lead
Department Head: Corps Officers
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Lead children in daily activities including reading recreation and STEAM.
- Create a culture that embodies the mission of The Salvation Army.
- Assist with the preparation of weekly themes.
- Integration of assigned themes with the priorities of literacy character building and recreational activities.
- Aid in scheduling planning and implementing lessons and activities.
- Help establish a safe healthy and welcoming setting that creates a positive environment for learning and emotional well-being.
- Assist with tracking statistics for monthly reports.
- Ensure program spaces are well cared for and have adequate materials for teaching.
- Monitor and reinforce volunteer scheduling and commitments.
- Report weekly statistics to the supervisor.
- Conduct a weekly review of all curriculum and material inventory.
- Assist in preparing snacks and meals as needed.
- Ensure Salvation Army Protecting the Mission (PTM) protocols are practiced and upheld.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:
- Microsoft Word and Excel experience required.
- Microsoft PowerPoint experience preferred.
- Electronic messaging experience required.
- Working knowledge of integrated database applications and the ability to use new software programs with basic training.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 2 years of experience working with children.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood curriculum.
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with children parents guardians colleagues 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.
- Computer literate with the ability to use Salvation Army-approved web-based programs and software.
- Experience working with volunteers.
- Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
- Must pass the Salvation Army background check.
- Must obtain a Washington State Food Handlers Permit.
- Willingness to support the philosophy goals objectives and mission of The Salvation Army.
- Protecting the Mission (PTM) training is to be 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.
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.
Employment Type
Temp
