Lead Child Care Worker (Sat/Sun 3PM-11PM)

Sallie House Lead Childcare Worker_Rapid Rehousing - 680 Location: The Salvation Army Sallie House, St Petersburg, Florida 33713 Position Type: Regular Part-Time at 16 hours/week, Saturday/Sunday 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM ET Pay Range: $16.25/hour About this opportunity: This position is responsible for providing childcare services for children including personal care, hygiene, learning and developmental activities, and specialized programs; plans, develops activities; 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. What we are looking for in you: · 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. · Must possess valid CPR/First Aid Certification · 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.   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. Why work for us? The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good. Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are… · Passionate · Compassionate · Uplifting · Brave · Trustworthy Additional Information: All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting. Application Submittal Period: 04/25/2025 – until filled All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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