KidSpace Attendant

Overview

The Salvation Army’s Kroc Center is hiring a KidSpace Attendant and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location: 650 Dudley St., Dorchester, MA

Pay Range: $18.00/hr.

The main function of the KidSpace Attendant is to provide short-term supervision to the children of members and program participants through engaging activities and programming.

Education Requirements

• High School or GED

Work Experience

• At least one year of experience working with youth of preschool, elementary or middle school age.
• At least one-year experience working with children in artistic, and/or recreational activities or programs.

Other Qualifications

• Must have or be able to acquire within the first 30 days of employment a First Aid & CPR certification.
• Must have the ability to work and relate well with people.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must be able to lift and carry 40 lbs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Keep all areas where participants are located organized and clean.
• Ensure participants' safety.
• Assist children with self-care (assisting children in the restrooms) as needed.
• Lead children through interactive and engaging activities during drop-in open programming and structured activities.
• Assist with planning activities and programs for the KidSpace program.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and management team meetings as required.
• Assist with daily reports (attendance and time log) for the program.
• See that all injuries for those under your program whether employee, volunteer, visitor, or spectator are reported in a timely manner and according to procedure.
• Maintain a safe working environment; report all harmful problems to the director or supervisor.
• Handle disputes with participants/parents in a professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.