What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's Program Aide position at Buckner International?
Job Description
Job Description
Buckner Children and Family Services Community : Family Hope Center Program
Location : Houston, TX - Onsite
Address : 8600 Sweetwater Ln
Job Schedule : Full-Time, 10-6 : 30pm
We are seeking a Children's Program Aide to join our Family Hope Center Program. As a Children's Program Aide, you will Shine Hope by being responsible for providing quality childcare for parents involved in Buckner classes, community connections, meetings and any other programming. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others!
What you'll do :
- Provide an environment that is growth producing and which stimulates self-confidence and trust and a respect of people. Remain attentive to the physical, emotional, spiritual, and academic growth of the children under supervision. Ensure that the environment is age appropriate, culturally sensitive and allows for children's personal expression.
- Maintain a positive attitude and approach when working with the children, parents, guests and coworkers.
- Support the program in place for the children in care and have a regularly scheduled daily plan, which includes elements of recreation, responsibility and spirituality.
- Supervise children Implement appropriate discipline and supervision of the youth in accordance with Buckner policy, regulatory requirements and standards, and the needs of the children.
- Maintain an awareness of the needs of children with an openness and flexibility for creative program changes when necessary. Implement program changes as directed.
- Complete paperwork and other documentation as called for to develop and enhance children's skills. Maintain records, daily report sheets and incident reports and other documentation as necessary.
- Participate with youth in character development / enhancement activities and service learning projects.
- Assist children with arts and crafts projects and implement recreation activities during summer camps.
- Plan and lead children in character development / enhancement activities during summer camps.
- Assist with menu planning and preparation and the delivery of snack and / or meal items.
What you'll bring :
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
About Buckner Children and Family Services :
Since 1879 Buckner has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world. Learn more about our programs and ministry at buckner.org. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.
