Learning Zone Educator & Program Lead

The Salvation Army; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army's Dewald Community Center is seeking staff to assist with the Learning Zone and Summer Zone programs in Mansfield, OH. This role supports daily lesson planning, instructional leadership, and collaboration with teachers and families to meet each child’s needs.

Responsibilities include program development, volunteer recruitment, data recording, and help with staff and volunteer trainings, aligning with the mission of The Salvation Army and the Dewald Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Experience working with kids and their families.
• Background Check is required through the Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation (BCII)

Responsibilities

• Contribute to daily lesson plan development
• Lead instruction in academic and enhanced education sessions
• Exhibit positive and effective classroom management instruction and disciplinary skills
• Assist with individual plan of study for each child based on his/her needs in collaboration with teachers, school officials and Learning Zone/Summer Zone staff
• Assist with areas of program support services
• Be knowledgeable of the educational and holistic needs and concerns of children and their families
• Provide referral/intervention services
• Assist with statistical data and record keeping
• Assist with transportation when needed
• Attend and/or help plan staff training and volunteer training
• Assist with the development of programming as opportunities present themselves in keeping with the mission and vision of the Dewald Community Center and The Salvation Army.
• Recruit, schedule, orientate, and direct volunteers as needed in coordination with the director
• Represent Dewald Community Center and The Salvation Army with a high degree of professionalism, interfacing with the educational community to increase awareness while providing networking opportunities and collaborations
• Represent and promote The Salvation Army and Dewald Community Center to the community and assist in funding proposals
• Help plan and implement Summer Zone program

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

The Salvation Army's Dewald Community Center is seeking staff to assist with the Learning Zone and Summer Zone programs in Mansfield, OH. This role supports daily lesson planning, instructional leadership, and collaboration with teachers and families to meet each child’s needs.

Responsibilities include program development, volunteer recruitment, data recording, and help with staff and volunteer trainings, aligning with the mission of The Salvation Army and the Dewald Center.