The Salvation Army Hiring for Teacher’s Aide at Kailua-Kona Full Time

Description

Department: PRESCHOOL Position Title: Teacher Aide Supervisor: Corps Officers/Director FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Full timeDate: September 2022

General Statement: The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people.

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

Corps/Unit Mission Statement: Preschool Statement:The Ohana Keiki Preschool is dedicated to providing children a safe environment where they can grow socially, mentally, physically and spiritually.

JOB SUMMARY: The Teacher Aide will provide support to the classroom Teacher by assisting with the development of each individual child enrolled in Ohana Keiki Day Care Center. Hours and shifts will vary according to the needs of the preschool.

Qualification Requirements:

ECE Teachers for Group Child Care Centers for the State of Hawai’i must be at least 16 years old per DHS requirements and meet one of the following qualifications (Education):

Option 1: High School Vocational Child Care Training CourseorOption 2: Orientation Training course at the Center

Teacher Aides for the State of Hawai’i must be registered with PATCH / Department of Human Services (DHS) Early Childhood Registry and be assigned a Caregiver ID. DHS Early Childhood Registry reviews the applications and verifies that the Aide meets the requirements as stated above. Job offer is conditional upon the qualification requirements being accepted by DHS Early Childhood Registry.

Upon successful registry with PATCH, the Aide must also complete the following before and/or soon after starting work:

1. Negative TB Test or Negative TB Screening by a licensed doctor (before the first day of working with children in the classroom)2. DHS Fingerprint/ Background Check (within 5 working days of beginning employment)3. Hawai’i DHS Medical Form completed by a licensed doctor4. Salvation Army’s Protect the Mission (PTM) Training (Child Abuse Prevention)5. State of Hawai’i Adult, Child and Infant CPR w/AED and First Aid (5 hrs)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:• Use positive discipline techniques appropriate to preschool aged children (ages 3-5 years old)• Assist classroom Teacher with supervision of children, being sure each individual child is safe from all harmful hazards and activities.• Assist with keeping the environment organized and appropriate for the day activities.• Assist with setting up and cleaning up of daily meals and activities scheduled.• Able to work with the other staff members in carrying out age-appropriate activities.• Participate in workshops and training sessions when available for personal growth in the Early Childhood Education.• Any other duties assigned by the Director or Corps Officer of the Salvation Army.• Communicate any concerns with the Director.• Display awareness of the mission of the Salvation Army to the public in a positive manner at all times.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:Performs other duties as assigned. Able to lift up to 40lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)