Childcare Floater

Position Title: Floater          

Job Summary: To carry out the philosophy of The Salvation Army Childcare Center, to assist the classroom teacher, assume responsibility and duties involving the care and teaching of children.

Reports To:    Classroom Teacher/Director

Supervises: N/A

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a passion for fulfilling the mission of The Salvation Army and must be articulate in presenting the same to others.

Candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background inquiry

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Skills:

• Has patient with young children
• Team player
• Takes initiative in the classroom,
• Must have an interest and ability to work with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner.
• Ability to carry out policies and procedures
• Be a positive, caring and supportive role model in the classroom and community
• Able to take guidance from Teacher/Director
• Communicate well with parents in a professional manner.
• Communicate well with out staff members

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

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 Christ.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe environment for children
• Follow a daily routine consistently   
• Help follow through with plan activities
• Help with general housekeeping duties
• Treat all children with dignity and respect
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences
• Maintain positive work atmosphere through appropriate conflict management, courteous demeanor, and professional and appropriate communication practices.
• Maintain compliance in The Salvation Army’s “Safe from Harm” Certification. (required)
• Perform other duties as assigned as related to

Travel may be required. N/A

Position Ranking:

Regular, Part Time, Non-Exempt

Physical Demands/ Work Environment:

This Position has a high level of movement and flexibility.  You must be comfortable working with small children.  You will be on your hands and knees as well as crouching down several times a day to interact with the children.  Must be able to sit on the floor with children as well as sit on the small chairs.  Low impact sports and interaction with the children will often be required as well as lifting twenty-five pounds often and up to fifty pounds occasionally.  This is a high level noise position with children talking, playing and yelling several times a day. 

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.