What are the responsibilities and job description for the KidSpace Attendant position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
Overview
The Salvation Army’s Boston Kroc Center is hiring a KidSpace Attendant and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:
- Generous paid time off every year that includes holidays, vacation time and sick time.
- Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20 hours/week)
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
- Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Location: 650 Dudley Street, Dorchester, Ma
Pay Range:
The main function of the KidSpace Attendant is to provide short-term supervision to the children of members and program participants through engaging activities and programming. The Part time Child Care worker will work with other teachers and/or assistant teachers to carry out the learning experiences that help in the holistic development (spiritual, intellectual & emotional, etc.) of children.
QUALIFICATIONS
At least one year of experience working with youth of preschool, elementary or middle school age. At least one-year experience working with children in artistic, and/or recreational activities or programs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
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.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well being of the children at all times.
- Being alert for the needs of the children as individuals and as a group.
- Assist in way possible, which may include, but not necessarily limited to:
Planning activities for assigned classrooms.
Implement daily program for assigned classroom.
Decorate the room with bulletin boards, pictures and children's artwork.
Prepare snack and sit with them while they eat.
Keep classroom and storage rooms neat and orderly.
- Be familiar with and comply with all Family Care Center policies.
- Be familiar and follow all MA State day care regulations.
- Conform to meet Massachusetts State day care regulations as it pertains to teacher in-service training.
- Attend regular staff and evaluation meetings.
- Handle discipline promptly and in accordance with stated policy on discipline
Qualifications
- Less than high school education; no prior experience or training.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- CDA certificate
- Keep all areas where participants are located in an organized and clean
- Ensure participants safety.
- Assist children with self-care (assisting children in the restrooms) as needed.
- Lead children through interactive and engaging activities during drop-in open programming and structured activities.
- Assist with planning activities and programs for the KidSpace program.
Attend all scheduled staff meetings and management team meetings as required
