Teacher I

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Employer funded Pension Plan

Comprehensive health care coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition assistance

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Teacher 1 to provide a nurturing environment for children in Wilmington, DE. The role involves creating and implementing classroom curriculum, maintaining safety, and supporting children's development. Candidates must hold TECE certifications and ideally have an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. A commitment to the organization's mission and the ability to obtain necessary clearances are essential. This full-time position offers generous benefits and immediate availability.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain clearances required by the Joseph R. Biden III and the Child Protection Act.
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain clearances required by applicable laws.
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for The Salvation Army Mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for children.
• Meet children’s needs in physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
• Prepare appropriate classroom curriculum and weekly plans.
• To keep attendance records for the classroom.
• To carry out appropriate and positive discipline.
• To help build and function as part of a supportive team.
• To maintain a room arrangement that is safe, inviting, interesting and stimulating.

Skills

Certified TECE I

Certified TECE II

Understanding of the Mission of The Salvation Army

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

TECE II

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Position: Teacher 1

Department/Location: Child Care, Wilmington, DE

Availability of Position: Immediate

Schedule: Full-Time; 40 hours per week

Reporting Relationship: Director of Children’s Services

Salary Grade: 71 Non-Exempt

Benefits

• The Salvation Army offers a truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
• Generous paid time off every year that includes holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• 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
• Remitted Tuition Program
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Position Overview

To work as part of a classroom leading team to provide a warm and nurturing environment in which children can develop physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually.

Responsibilities

• To provide the children with a safe loving and nurturing environment.
• To meet the children’s needs in areas of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
• To prepare with the director an appropriate classroom curriculum and weekly plans sheets to carry out the established goals.
• To keep attendance records for the classroom.
• To carry out appropriate and positive discipline.
• To help build and function as part of a supportive team.
• To maintain a room arrangement that is safe, inviting, interesting and stimulating.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Qualifications

• Certified TECE I and TECE II required. Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education a plus.
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain clearances required by the Joseph R. Biden III and the Child Protection Act.
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.

No Phone Calls Please.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 3/10/26.

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.

Requisition No. 2569