Childcare Worker & Driver

The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp in Lakeland, FL is seeking a dedicated Child Care Educator to provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care for preschool children, follow lesson plans, and maintain a safe, clean classroom.

Requirements include a HS diploma or GED, two years teaching experience in a church or preschool, a valid state CDL with passenger endorsement, CPR/First Aid certification, and a level 2 background screening; benefits include health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Two years teaching experience in a church or preschool.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides child care services including personal care, hygiene, pre-developed learning and development activities, and specialized programs.
• Assists in the classroom by following and carrying out age-group lesson plans.
• Provides transportation for children to and from school or Salvation Army activities.

Skills

Child care

Preschool teaching

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule/Hours: Monday- Friday, 40 hours weekThis position is responsible for:Provides child care services for children including personal care, hygiene, pre-developed learning and development activities and specialized programs; follow lesson plans to teach pre-school classes; prepares and maintains records; maintains cleanliness and orderliness of child care property. Drives a Salvation Army vehicle in order to transport passengers to and from Salvation Army activities.Key Responsibilities:Provides constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.Assists in the classroom by following and carrying out lesson plans which are age-group program specific.Provides transportation for children to and from school or other activties.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to lift, hold, and carry children on a regular basis (up to 50 lbs.)Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequents change basis.Employee Benefits:Health InsuranceEmployee Retirement PlanPaid Time OffEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or G.E.D. required,and two years experience teaching child development programs in a church or pre-school,or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:Valid state commercial driver's license with passenger endorsementC.P.R. and First Aid Certification*This position requires a level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process, please visit:B531 | Florida Agency for Health Care AdministrationEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled