11-146 - Teacher's Assistant (Extra) - SC / Tustin Ranch

Job Description

Job Description

Missing 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.

Position Summary

Henley Youth Assistant / Gym Rental assists in the planning, coordination and implementation of assigned recreation activities and program supervision, working directly with clients and other staff. Gym Rental responsibility is to monitor the implementation of assigned recreation activities and program supervision of renters in the gymnasium, working directly with clients and other staff as needed.

Pay Rate

$16.66 / hr. - $20.00 / hr.

Essential Functions

Teacher’s Assistant Specific Duties :

• Be on duty as assigned, maintaining focus on the children at all times.
• Practice “Active Visual Supervision” when on duty.
• Ensure that each child is released only to persons who are “authorized escorts”.
• Maintain a healthy & safe environment at all times both inside & outside.
• For break or lunch, ensure a qualified teacher is in place after leaving the classroom or playground to maintain legal ratio.
• Work cooperatively with other staff to build a strong working team.
• Be available to parents as needed & reasonable.
• Maintain confidentiality of family, staff & proprietary information.
• Communicate all supply & educational needs to the Director in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, creative, inviting, age-appropriate classroom environment including centers in multiple educational subjects.
• Pleasantly greet children & families upon daily arrival or departure, while maintaining active supervision of children.
• Develop & maintain warm, yet professionally appropriate, relationships with client / student families.
• Administer appropriate First Aid as needed, using universal & standard precautions.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings & school special events.
• Follow guidelines set in Staff Procedures Handbook, & policies of CA Title 22, & The Salvation Army Policy for Working with Minors.
• Optional Driving – provide transportation for children as needed.

Gym Rental Specific Duties :

Employees may also be requested to perform other reasonable business related duties by their supervisors or corps officer.

Core Competencies

Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Must be able to grasp, push and pull objects such as general office and small recreational equipment. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities