After School Program Tutor

POSITION TITLE:                 After School Program Tutor

STATUS:                                 NON-EXEMPT/PART-TIME/TEMPORARY

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:        Youth Ministry Coordinator

This is a temporary role that lasts for the duration of the school year. Exact employment dates will

vary annually depending on local school district calendars.

Employment dates for the ASP program are August 19th, 2024 through June 13^th, 2025.

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 to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Children’s Ministry and Outreach, After School Program tutors will be responsible for creating and maintain a fun, educational, and safe environment for children in the after school program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a positive Christian experience and be willing and able to share it.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Maintain compliance with child protection policies of The Salvation Army.
• Have an understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy, programs, and practices.
• Have obtained H.S. Diploma or GED. Some college and/or degree preferred. On the job experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
• Have experience teaching or working with children in an educational environment.
• Able to assist with events, programs, and activities.
• Able to work independently or with other staff members.
• Able to keep calm in demanding situations.
• Obtain First Aid and current CPR certification or be willing to acquire both upon acceptance of job offer.
• Love and appreciation of children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Duties:

• Ensure each child in their class is checked in by ASP staff and signed out by a parent or guardian each day.
• Keeping attendance each day and report attendance to the Youth Ministry Coordinator.

Program Responsibilities:

• Implement activities, curriculum, calendar, and individual learning plans as directed by the Youth Ministry Coordinator.
• Maintain classroom supplies and report any needs to supervisor.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization in order to ensure a safe, fun, and educational environment for children in the program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
• Ability to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls;
• Ability to operate telephone
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer
• Ability to understand written information
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle

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 in order meet the physical requirements of the position.  The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

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

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.