Educator Assistant

The Salvation Army; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Educator Assistant to support youth in grades K-7 at a community center. This part-time role involves assisting in educational and recreational activities, providing homework help, and serving as a positive role model. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to working with diverse populations. Join a dedicated team focused on making a difference in the lives of children and families in the community. This opportunity offers flexible working hours and the chance to engage with youth in a meaningful way.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college credits in Education preferred.
• Experience in childcare or related field is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing educational and recreational activities for youth.
• Help youth with homework and act as a role model.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

High School Diploma

College credits in Education

Job description

Overview

Position: Educator Assistant (EA)
Location/Dept.: The Salvation Army Kroc Center (SAKC), Philadelphia, PA
Availability: Immediate
Schedule: Part Time. The EA must be willing and able to work Monday – Friday, 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM. The EA may need to work occasionally outside of the above for special events, including Saturdays.
Reporting Relationship: Education Director
Salary Grade: $15.00

Responsibilities

Assist the Educator I in the implementation of traditional and non-traditional education and recreational activities for youth in grades K-7.
Assist youth in grades K-7 with homework completion.
Act as a role model for students.
Exhibit a positive rapport and strong communication skills with program participants, staff, and parents.
Assist with the planning and implementation of special events and Family Nights.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma, College credits in Education preferred.
Experience in childcare or another related field helpful.
Must be detail orientated and organized.
Must be willing to work with a diverse population and age/grade groups.
Must be safety orientated.
Must have ability to work well with others while responding to direction and feedback.
Ability to transition from school year programming to summer programming preferable.
As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.

Contact

Please send, fax or email your resume along with a cover letter with salary expectation to:
The Salvation Army Kroc Center Human Resources Department
4200 Wissahickon Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19129

No phone calls please.

Released by the Kroc Center Human Resources Department 3/5/2025
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Req No: 2305