Lead Assistant Jobs in Novato, CA (NOW HIRING)

OVERVIEW: 

The After School Program and Day Camp Lead supports daily operations, supervises students and staff, and maintains records. This role ensures a safe, structured environment, delivers enrichment and academic activities, and ensures compliance with program policies and grant requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

After School Program Lead:

• Assist with weekly program schedule
• Coordinate activities with other ASP Associates
• Provide administrative support to the Education Manager
• Prepare weekly classroom lists
• Prepare daily sign-in sheet & keep emergency contact and student information reports
• Assist the Education Manager in supervising and providing direct support to students and families
• Supervise and guide team members, providing direction, support and accountability
• Assist in fulfilling grant requirements by supporting data collection, documentation, reporting, and ensuring program activities align with grant objectives and compliance standards
• Register students for ASP and assist In ringing up monthly ASP sales
• Record and report stats
• Maintain student records
• Provide leadership in at least one classroom and at least one ongoing elective
• Assist in mediating student conflicts
• Attend and lead a portion of weekly ASP staff meetings
• Assist in purchasing and organizing ASP snacks
• Assist in obtaining and purchasing all supplies and materials needed for education programs
• Assist with After School Program and Literacy Library
• Escort After School Program children from the pick-up locations to the Kroc Center
• Tutor children and assist with homework
• Design and implement academic and enrichment activities
• Assist programs that are part of the After School Program curriculum
• Enforce program rules and policies
• Ensure that all children are properly signed in and out
• Other related duties as required

DAY CAMP LEAD:

• Assist in all Day Camp operations
• Assist in driving to field trips
• Assist in check-In & check-out procedures
• Meet with Day Camp Team to review weekly assignments
• Attend grant training and assist in meal distribution
• Assist in record keeping for grants
• Maintain food handler certification and food safety standards
• Assist with maintaining records, stats, and files
• Responsible for leading a group of children assigned to you for each session
• Assist in fulfilling grant requirements by supporting data collection, documentation, reporting, and ensuring program activities align with grant objectives and compliance standards
• Supervise and guide team members, providing direction, support, and accountability
• After any organized activity, make sure all equipment and/or supplies are properly stored

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• 21 years of age (required)
• CA driver’s license (required)
• Experience working in an after-school program (1 year preferred)
• Experience working as a supervisor (preferred)
• Experience with POS (point of sales) (preferred)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to lead
• Team Player
• Great communication skills
• Detail oriented

EQUIPMENT USED: 

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)

ADA Statement:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.  A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church.  The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission.  The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will:

I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at will” nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge the Employee at any time with or without cause.  It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.