Position: Program Aide                                                                                                            

Department: Levittown Corps                         

Availability of Position: Immediate     

Schedule: M- F flexible hours             

Reporting Relationship: Childcare Coordinator/Assistant

Salary and Salary Grade: $10.05 per hour; 70

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Remitted Tuition Program
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Description of Position:          

FUNCTION:  Assist with the care of children grade K – 6 in our before & afterschool program.  Always providing the safest environment for all children involved.

DUTIES:

• Assist with the care of each child who is part of our program
• Assist with homework help and encourage engaging play for those without homework
• Assist with snacks, clean up of the same, instructing children to clean up their own space
• Share creative ideas with staff for excellence in program and beneficial to children
• Clean up program area as assigned, including after each project and teaching children to do the same
• Report concerns and/or medical incidents to supervisor on staff immediately.
• Help children to grow and learn while having fun
• Support and affirm the Mission of The Salvation Army while on Salvation Army duty
• Other job related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Previous experience working with children helpful
• Patient and understanding attitude working with children from various background
• Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks:   PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

CONTACT: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org. 

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.

No phone calls please.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 8/13/25.

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The Salvation Army’s 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.

Requisition No. 2459