After School Program Associate

Description DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: u00b7 Assist with homework completion u00b7 Encourage students to develop independent problem-solving and editing skills u00b7 Lead a specific component of daily and monthly operations and programming for the Education Department u00b7 Provide opportunities for children to succeed, develop, and strengthen academic, physical, and social skills u00b7 Actively seek professional development and resources to further support youth and families u00b7 Report possible cases of child abuse, neglect, or endangerment to the proper authorities u00b7 Escort children from the pick-up locations to the Kroc Center u00b7 Ensure Child Safety Policies are practiced constantly u00b7 Design, plan, and implement weekly lessons and activities u00b7 Research resources and tools for students and families u00b7 Build a positive rapport with all children and their families u00b7 Assist with the transportation of program participants u00b7 Other related duties as required EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: u00b7 High school diploma or equivalent (required) u00b7 CA driver's license (preferred) u00b7 Experience working with youth (TK u2013 5th grade) SKILLS AND ABILITIES: u00b7 Great communication skills u00b7 Comfortable with enforcing program rules and policies u00b7 Ability to lead u00b7 Team player EQUIPMENT USED: u00b7 Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: u00b7 Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes) ADA Statement 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 if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result. Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Armyu2019s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Armyu2019s religious purposes. At-Will: Any employment relationship with this organization is of an u201cat-willu201d nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this u201cat willu201d employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-03-07