Children's Program Aide (Full-Time)

About the Role

As a Children's Program Aide, you will Shine Hope by being responsible for assisting in the daily operations of all children programs including summer programs, after-school programs, field trips, tutoring programs and Saturday activities. You will be a positive role model through your interactions in providing guidance, supervision, nurturing, assisting with program activities and creating an environment of consistent structure.

What You'll Do
As a member of our team you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

• Provide an environment that is growth producing and which stimulates self-confidence and trust and a respect of people. Remain attentive to the physical, emotional, spiritual, and academic growth of the children under supervision. Ensure that the environment is age appropriate, culturally sensitive and allows for children's personal expression.
• Participate with youth in character development/enhancement activities and service learning projects.
• Maintain a positive attitude and approach when working with the children, parents, guests and coworkers.
• Report to supervisor any special needs or problems of individual children.
• Support the program in place for the children in care and have a regularly scheduled daily plan, which includes elements of recreation, responsibility and spirituality.
• Maintain an awareness of the needs of children with an openness and flexibility for creative program changes when necessary. Implement program changes as directed.
• Maintain records, daily report sheets and incident reports and other documentation as necessary.
• Assist with paperwork, bulletin boards, and other documentation as required to develop and enhance the skills of the children in care.
• Assist youth with homework, arts, and crafts projects and implement recreation activities.
• Provide safe transportation for children in van or other Buckner vehicle as required.
• Attend and participate in meeting and in-service training, including CPR and First Aid training.

What You'll Bring to the Team
To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

• High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) required.
• Requires current CPR and First Aid certifications; must attend CPR, First Aid and restraint training as required.
• Must possess strong moral character, personal attributes and mannerisms so as to serve as a positive role model for youth and their families.
• Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Shining hope in others. (Your friendly attitude and willingness to learn is more important than a year's experience!)

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the amazing qualifications and experiences listed above, if we had our say, we would also look for:

• Child Development Associate credential (CDA) or minimum of 9 college credits in child development preferred.
• Prior related experience working directly with children in a licensed childcare facility or similar setting preferred.
• A willingness and desire to build and maintain awesome working relationships with your coworkers, volunteers, and the community served at the Family Hope Center.

Our 5 STARS Perks:

• Medical and Dental benefits for associates and their eligible dependents.
• Payactiv, early access paid wages
• Life insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• The 5 STARS Fun Benefit: encourages employees to spread good cheer to their co-workers and others, creating a happy, healthy environment for all!

Benefits eligibility is based on number of hours worked each week.