Teacher I

The Salvation Army; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Health coverage

Supplemental insurance

FSAs

PSLF eligibility

Mission-driven work

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Teacher 1 for the Child Care program in Wilmington, DE. This full-time role involves leading a classroom under the Director of Children’s Services and delivering a warm, developmental environment.

Eligible candidates hold TECE I/II certification with an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred and must meet required clearances. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package in addition to a meaningful mission-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• TECE I/II certification is required or preferred.
• 2 years of experience in childcare settings preferred.
• Must be able to obtain clearances as required by law and policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing environment for children.
• Support physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
• Assist in planning classroom curriculum and weekly activity sheets.
• Maintain accurate attendance records for the classroom.
• Use positive discipline strategies consistent with program policy.
• Collaborate with the Director and team to maintain an organized, stimulating classroom.
• Keep a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning space.

Skills

TECE I

TECE II

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Overview

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: $15.50 per hour; Non-Exempt

• The Salvation Army is hiring and offers 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
• 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

Duties:

• 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

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.

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.