The primary purpose of the Learning Zone Teaching Assistant is to lead the students through homework assistance while also overseeing some aspects of recreation and enrichment activities. The Learning Zone Teaching Assistant will also assist, when needed, in transportation, assessment and tutoring activities while the Learning Zone is operational during the academic school year and Summer Camp

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent The Salvation Army in a manner that brings glory to God.
• Assist in every way requested to carry out the spiritual and total mission of The Lorain Corps of the The Salvation Army in terms of community needs and our ministry of the people of our community
• Assist children with Summer activities
• Tutor children when necessary
• Assist and/or lead recreation
• Assist and/or lead enrichment program
• Actively supervise children
• Attend required in-service training
• Maintain and monitor attendance records
• Maintain and monitor snack records and supplies
• Supervise gym activities for children
• Other duties deemed necessary by the Learning Center Director
• Uphold and support the mission of The Salvation Army

MINIMUM EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma
• Prior education experience preferred
• Prior child care experience preferred

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.

• Must have valid Ohio Driver's License and be able to drive for the Salvation Army
• Ability to pass an FBI and BCII Background Check
• Must be passionate about the Mission of The Salvation Army and the Vision of the Lorain Corps.

Salvation Army 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 the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Acceptable job performance includes the completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of The Salvation Anny.
The employed occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of The Salvation Army in all job related matters and activities.

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 

If you may be interested in applying for this position, please apply online at: 

internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com  OR  http://careers.salvationarmy.org