Middle School Program Lead

The Salvation Army Southern California•Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

8d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Provide educational support and after-school care for middle school-aged children in the Family Care Center, including transportation, homework assistance, enrichment, recreation, Christian education, and supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma
Must have a minimum of two years’ experience working with middle school-aged children
Must demonstrate an educational approach that is consistent with the mission, values, and goals of The Salvation Army and Family Care Center.
Must demonstrate the physical ability, emotional maturity, sound judgement, and interpersonal skills necessary to safely and effectively supervise middle school-aged children and perform assigned tasks.
Must be a sensitive and mature individual able to relate well to both children and adults; demonstrate patience, warmth, flexibility, a sense of humor; and a positive attitude.
Must be 21 yrs. or older
Must have a valid California Driver's License
Must have a clean driving record and fleet safety training
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
Ability to operate a telephone.
Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. (usually file boxes).
Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
Ability to 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; be sensitive and responsive to the needs of all children and remain concerned for their safety and well-being at all times.
Pick up children from school and safely transport them to the Family Care Center and other approved destinations as assigned, in accordance with Salvation Army policies and applicable safety requirements.
Ensure children are properly accounted for during school pick-up, transportation, transitions, activities, and dismissal.
Supervise and assist children with homework, reading, study skills, and other academic assignments across a variety of middle school subjects.
Provide individual and small-group academic support based on the needs and abilities of the children.
Review school assignments and learning materials with children and provide additional practice, educational games, or other appropriate learning activities as needed.
Monitor children’s academic progress and communicate concerns, accomplishments, or additional support needs to the FCC Director and parents as appropriate.
Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote academic, social, emotional, physical, creative, and spiritual development, including but not limited to reading, arts and crafts, games, sports, music, cooking activities, Christian education, and outdoor activities.
Develop and maintain a structured daily routine that includes homework time, reading, snacks, recreation, and enrichment activities.
Reinforce positive behavior, encourage responsibility and cooperation, and maintain appropriate classroom control.
Create and 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 children in classroom clean-up activities and encourage them to be responsible for maintaining classroom materials and equipment.
Plan curriculum and activities in advance and submit plans to the FCC Director or designee within established timelines.
Submit requests for classroom materials and supplies in advance and assist with maintaining 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.
Maintain positive communication with parents and be available for informal discussions regarding children’s participation, behavior, and academic progress.
Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families and handle student information in accordance with Salvation Army policies and requirements.
Follow all applicable child safety, mandated reporting, supervision, emergency, and safeguarding policies and procedures; promptly report safety concerns, incidents, or suspected abuse or neglect as required.
Maintain required attendance records, transportation logs, incident reports, and other program documentation in accordance with Salvation Army policies and established 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.