Day Camp Associate

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in San Francisco is seeking a dedicated individual to provide instruction and leadership to students. The ideal candidate will design lesson plans and contribute to programs aimed at youth development in a collaborative, strengths-based environment. Experience in teaching and working with diverse backgrounds is preferred, along with the ability to handle various educational needs. This role requires effective communication and a commitment to promoting a nurturing atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching and leading youth in academic or creative settings.
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds and ages (TK‑7 preferred).
• Experience researching resources or tools for students and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students from a strengths-based approach.
• Design, plan, and implement lesson plans meeting academic standards.
• Ensure implementation of behavior support plans.

Skills

Project-based, experiential, or hands-on learning

Positive leadership of children

Trauma-informed teaching

Effective communication with parents/families

Enforcement of program rules

Handling emotionally charged situations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Currently studying related field

Tools

Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide instruction to students, in collaboration with the assigned teaching team, from a strengths-based approach.
• Design, plan, and implement lesson plans in and outside the classroom meeting program academic standards.
• Design, plan, prepare, and actively participate in creative or active afternoon activities.
• Ensure implementation of behavior support plans in and outside the classroom designed by Behavior and Academic Specialists and/or Education Leadership Advisement.
• Assist with and participate in any programs part of the Summer Day Camp.
• Integrate social-emotional learning throughout programming with advisement from Behavior & Academic Specialists and/or Education Leadership.
• Report possible cases of child abuse, neglect, or endangerment to proper leadership.
• Other related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Currently studying education, child development, human services, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience in teaching and leading youth in academic or creative settings.
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds and ages (TK‑7 preferred) in an urban environment, and/or personal experience with SFUSD.
• Experience researching resources or tools for students and families.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of teaching and leading youth in project‑based, experiential, or hands‑on learning.
• Ability to effectively lead children through tasks in a positive manner.
• Ability to lead and teach in a trauma‑informed manner.
• Effective communication with parents/families.
• Comfortable with enforcing program rules and policies.
• Ability to handle emotionally charged situations.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes).

ADA STATEMENT

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RELEVANT RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF THE SALVATION ARMY

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of the Army's religious purposes and that their work‑related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or the Army's religious purposes.

AT‑WILL

Any employment relationship with this organization is at‑will. An employee may resign at any time and the employer may discharge an employee at any time with or without cause. This relationship may not be changed by any written document or conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.