Education Center Program Aide Job Oakland area,California USA,Education / Teaching

The Salvation Army 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 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 Program Assistant assists in providing safe, loving, and learning environments for programs under the Education Center. Program Assistant assists Corps officer and/or Education Center Supervisor to run programs including Chinese learning and Music/instrument learning. The Education Center is an outreach program of The Salvation Army / Oakland Chinatown Corps, serving the community of all cultures, ethnicities, and ages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ability to relate to children in a manner which contributes to their personal growth.

Ability to competently prevent and deal with discipline problems.

Ability to plan and carry-out lesson plans (content areas: Chinese Language learning, Music/ music instruments learning).

Ability to assist and conduct an educational activity.

Ability to assist active indoor and outdoor games and learning activities.

Ability to work cooperatively with Corps Officer / Education center supervisor.

Ability to assist activities and prevent exposure to safety hazards.

Adhere to The Salvation Army's "Protecting the Mission Policy for Work with Minors".

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Minimum age 15 with valid work permit.

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 lift to 25 lbs. for administrative positions.

Ability to operate a computer.

Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information.

Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Telephone, Copier, Printer.

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 will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

Non-Exempt / Part-Time (6 hours per week, $17.34 per hour)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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