Middle School Program Lead

Salvation Army Careers•Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Program Lead provides educational support and after-school care for middle school-aged children at The Salvation Army’s Family Care Center. The position includes transportation, homework assistance, enrichment, recreation, Christian education, and supervision. The role supports the Salvation Army’s mission to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. This is a part-time, non-exempt position paying $20–$22 per hour. The Middle School Program Lead reports to the Family Care Center Director.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least two years of experience working with middle school-aged children.
Demonstrated educational approach consistent with The Salvation Army’s and Family Care Center’s mission, values, and goals.
Physical ability, emotional maturity, sound judgment, and interpersonal skills necessary to safely and effectively supervise middle school-aged children and perform assigned tasks.
Ability to relate well to children and adults, with patience, warmth, flexibility, a sense of humor, and a positive attitude.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Valid California Driver’s License.
Clean driving record and fleet safety training.
Ability to work 2–3 Sundays per month.
Ability to perform the essential duties with or without accommodation.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist intermittently or continuously.
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, access and produce information from a computer, and understand written information.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, usually file boxes.
Ability to safely supervise and assist 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 prioritize their safety and well-being.
Pick up children from school and safely transport them 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 academic assignments across middle school subjects.
Provide individual and small-group academic support tailored to children’s needs and abilities.
Review assignments and learning materials and provide additional practice, educational games, and other appropriate learning activities.
Monitor academic progress and communicate concerns, accomplishments, and support needs to the FCC Director and parents as appropriate.
Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that support academic, social, emotional, physical, creative, and spiritual development, including Christian education.
Develop and maintain a structured daily routine incorporating homework, reading, snacks, recreation, and enrichment.
Reinforce positive behavior, encourage responsibility and cooperation, and maintain appropriate classroom control.
Maintain a harmonious, safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
Prepare and distribute after-school snacks and ensure children follow 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 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.
Maintain positive communication 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.