Summer Camp Program Aide Job Newark area,California USA,Education / Teaching

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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Basic Purpose

The purpose of this position is to create a safe, enjoyable and enriching experience for children participating in our summer day camp program of the Tri-Cities Corps. Staff members play a crucial role in facilitating a variety of activities, ensuring the well‑being of campers, fostering a positive and inclusive environment, and promoting teamwork while adhering to safety guidelines. They also provide spiritual development, social direction, and educational reinforcement through recreational activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrate a passion for working with children in a learning environment.

Assist in teaching music instrument and music theory.

Assist staff with supervision, guidance and caring for children in an educational, enrichment and recreational setting.

Provide encouraging instruction to students during group activities.

Assist staff with the supervision of safety of campers during arrival, dismissal, and transition periods.

Assist the Director of Group Leader in the planning, teaching of lessons, homework support and activities.

Assist in maintaining discipline and encouraging children to follow rules.

Assist in general set up and clean up of program area and with the closing/opening of the facility.

Assist staff with field trip arrangements.

Maintain a safe environment.

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 to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects.
Ability to reach overhead.
Ability to operate a telephone.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information.

Qualifications Education

High School or Equivalent (preferred)

Experience

Teaching music and music theory (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License (required)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualification Requirements

Knowledge of music instruments, able to teach music instruments and music theory.

Must have the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Valid California Driver's License.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and basic desktop publishing computer programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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