Educator 1

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Kroc Center (SAKC) in Philadelphia, PA seeks an Educator I for its after-school program. The role focuses on tutoring and introducing new academic concepts with a strong emphasis on science, math, and computer literacy.

Being a role model, you will manage multiple students across grades with high-energy engagement. Qualifications include a high school diploma (college degree preferred) and at least two years working with children; PA clearance requirements apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, College Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years working with children, preferably in an urban community.
• Belief that all students should be held to high achievement standards.
• Resilient, persistent, collaborative and professional.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of Sunoco Foundation Learning Center After School Program initiatives.
• Tutor program participants, introducing new academic concepts and ideas.
• Serve as a role model, circulate between multiple students on varying grade levels.
• Provide effective classroom management and deliver high-quality instruction.

Skills

Science aptitude

Math aptitude

Computer literacy

Positive, high-energy attitude

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

Position: Educator I

Location/Dept.: The Salvation Army Kroc Center (SAKC), Philadelphia, PA

Availability: Immediate

Schedule: Part-time Plus (up to 29 per week) (3:30PM-7:30PM)

Reporting Relationship: Education Director

Salary Grade: 74 - Non Exempt - $16.50 - $17.00

Responsibilities

The Educator I will assist with the development of the Sunoco Foundation Learning Center After School Program initiatives. The successful candidate will possess a strong aptitude for Science, Math and computer literacy. This position will not only tutor the program participants, but be innovative in their approach to teaching and introducing new academic concepts and ideas to the program participants. This position will act as a role model for students, multi-task/circulate between multiple students on varying grade levels; general oversight demonstrating effective classroom management in the Kroc Homework Zone. Effectively and consistently deliver high-quality instruction.

Qualifications

High School Diploma, College Degree preferred. Minimum of two years working with children, preferably in an urban community, having demonstrated success in educating students. Must possess a belief that all students should be held to high achievement standards. Must be resilient, persistent, collaborative, and professional. Must possess a positive, high-energy attitude and a drive for excellence. A strong sense of personal accountability. Must possess a proven ability to multi-task can circulate between multiple students on varying grade levels. Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. Must have an appreciation for and be able to embrace the Mission of The Salvation Army.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s 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 God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.