Lead Childcare Worker (7535)
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: FLA-St Petersburg AC Sallie House Childrens Shelter - St Petersburg, FL 33701Position Type: Full Time RegularSalary Range: $18.40 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Child CareSchedule/Hours: Regular Full-Time at 40 hours/week; Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET
This position is responsible for
Providing childcare services for children including personal care, hygiene, learning and developmental activities, and specialized programs; prepares and maintains records; meets with Case Managers to discuss progress of children. Utilizes positive parenting practices in dealing with negative behaviors of children. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of property. Monitors performance of Child Care Worker staff; trains, evaluates, and takes corrective measures as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
Ensures and provides constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
Assists in development and implementation of activity plans which are age-group program specific; utilizes age-group appropriate discovery areas, enriched with program-specific activities, including materials and hands-on activities. Encourages and participates in activities; assists in direction of staff involvement.
Determines appropriate supplies and materials for activity plans and recreational activities; ensures the children's safety in utilizing the same.
Supervises a staff of up to 6 Child Care Workers per shift; provides staff instruction and trains in approved methods and procedures for dealing with child clients.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Work is performed in a normal childcare environment but where there can be changes in weather and discomforts associated with outdoor activities at playgrounds, parks, beaches, and pools.
What we are looking for in youEducation and Experience:
High school diploma or G.E.D. required, AND
Three years’ experience teaching child development classes to children OR
any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications
Must be cleared by Local Law Enforcement, State of Florida Dept of Children and Families and FBI background screens
Valid State of Florida Driver's License and driving record approved by Territorial Headquarters Risk Management.
Must possess valid CPR/First Aid Certification.
*This position requires a level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
Company at a glance
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
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.
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