Teacher

The Salvation Army; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Employer funded Pension Plan

Comprehensive health care coverage

Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Cambridge is seeking a Teacher to develop and implement daily curriculum for children. This role includes fostering a nurturing atmosphere, maintaining a safe environment, and collaborating with staff. Candidates should have experience with children and be flexible and self-motivated.

This position offers generous paid time off, a pension plan, and health care coverage, emphasizing a commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Must have or be pursuing EEC certification.
• Flexible, self-motivated.
• High level of energy.
• Ability to deal with conflict in a positive manner.
• Open to change.
• Non-judgmental about the families and children served.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily curriculum.
• Foster a nurturing atmosphere with positive discipline.
• Collaborate with co-teacher and other teachers.
• Write a developmental evaluation for each child.
• Ensure all aspects of the classroom run smoothly.
• Maintain a safe, stable, and clean environment.
• Supervise volunteers in your classroom.
• Communicate with Director and parents daily.

Skills

Experience working with children

Flexible

High level of energy

Ability to deal with conflict positively

Open to change

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

EEC certification

Job description

Cambridge Corps is hiring a Teacher and offers an excellent benefit package to eligible employees.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off each year including vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• A job with a good purpose!

Location

402 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA

Hours/Week

40 hours per week

Exemption

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Overview

Responsible for conducting a program for a group of children and all activities related to the program.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily curriculum.
• Foster a nurturing atmosphere. Assure that a method of positive discipline is used at all times.
• Work as a team to collaborate with your co‑teacher and other teachers.
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Write a developmental evaluation for each child every three months. Meet with parents to discuss their child's progress. Evaluate each child's needs and set appropriate goals.
• Ensure all aspects of the classroom run smoothly – transitions, routines, nap time, health and safety procedures, etc.
• Pursue activities to further your own professional development.
• Communicate with the Director on a daily basis. This includes relaying information from parents about a child's behavior and utilizing the chain of command when a problem or disagreement arises.
• Communicate with each parent daily.
• Write anecdotal records concerning each child on a daily basis.
• Maintain a safe, stable, and secure environment. Keep the classroom clean, the materials stocked, and the door locked at the end of the day.
• Supervise the volunteers in your classroom. Do not leave volunteers alone with the children.
• Become familiar with EEC regulations and center policy.
• Observe the children to identify developmental delays or emotional needs that might require special services or evaluation. Keep both parents and the Director informed of these observations. Confer with the Director when a referral is needed.
• Perform all duties in compliance with The Salvation Army's policy and regulations governing staff and client relationships, hours of work, holidays and other matters integral to the position.
• Represent The Salvation Army's social mission in the Cambridge Somerville Day Care program.
• Refer persons with spiritual needs to The Salvation Army officer.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Must have or be pursuing EEC certification.
• Flexible, self‑motivated.
• High level of energy.
• Ability to deal with conflict in a positive manner.
• Open to change.
• Non‑judgmental about the families and children served.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the law.

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.