Floater

Salvation Army Careers•Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

About The Position

The Floater fills staffing gaps by providing educational support and care for children of various ages in the Family Care Center. The role includes transportation, homework assistance, enrichment, recreation, Christian education, and supervision. This is an on-call position with hours that vary based on scheduling needs, paying $20.00 per hour. The Floater reports to the Family Care Center Director.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least two years of experience working with children.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid California Driver's License.
Clean driving record and fleet safety training.
Must be able to work 2–3 Sundays per month.
Demonstrate an educational approach consistent with The Salvation Army’s and Family Care Center’s mission, values, and goals.
Demonstrate the physical ability, emotional maturity, sound judgment, and interpersonal skills needed to safely and effectively supervise children and perform assigned tasks.
Be a sensitive and mature individual able to relate well to children and adults, demonstrating patience, warmth, flexibility, a sense of humor, and a positive attitude.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as files and file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
Ability to operate a telephone and desktop or laptop computer.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to access and produce information from a computer and understand written information.
Ability to safely supervise and assist elementary-aged children during classroom activities, transitions, transportation, recreation, and other program activities.

Responsibilities

Treat each child with dignity and respect, respond sensitively to children’s needs, and remain attentive to their safety and well-being.
Pick up children from school and transport them safely to the Family Care Center and other approved destinations in accordance with applicable policies and safety requirements.
Account for children during school pick-up, transportation, transitions, activities, and dismissal.
Supervise and assist children with homework, reading, study skills, and other academic assignments across middle school subjects.
Provide individual and small-group academic support based on children’s needs and abilities.
Review assignments and learning materials and provide additional practice, educational games, or other appropriate learning activities.
Monitor academic progress and communicate concerns, accomplishments, or support needs to the FCC Director and parents as appropriate.
Plan and lead age-appropriate activities supporting academic, social, emotional, physical, creative, and spiritual development, including reading, arts and crafts, games, sports, music, cooking, Christian education, and outdoor activities.
Maintain a structured daily routine that includes homework, reading, snacks, recreation, and enrichment activities.
Reinforce positive behavior, encourage responsibility and cooperation, and maintain classroom control.
Maintain a harmonious, safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
Prepare and distribute after-school snacks and ensure appropriate hygiene and clean-up practices.
Teach and supervise classroom clean-up and encourage children to care for classroom materials and equipment.
Plan curriculum and activities in advance and submit plans to the FCC Director or designee within established timelines.
Submit advance requests for classroom materials and supplies and help maintain an appropriate inventory of educational and recreational materials.
Plan and participate in field trips, school holiday programming, special events, and other Family Care Center activities as assigned.
Communicate positively with parents and be available for informal discussions about children’s participation, behavior, and academic progress.
Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families and handle student information according to Salvation Army policies and requirements.
Follow child safety, mandated reporting, supervision, emergency, and safeguarding policies and procedures; promptly report safety concerns, incidents, or suspected abuse or neglect as required.
Maintain attendance records, transportation logs, incident reports, and other program documentation according to policies and procedures.
Maintain the cleanliness and general condition of assigned vehicles, report maintenance concerns, and refuel vehicles as needed.
Attend staff meetings, required training, and Family Care Center events as assigned.
Assist with general classroom, office, classroom-cleanup, and program duties as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Family Care Center Director.