Assistant Teacher

About the role

The Salvation Army’s Children’s Learning Center is hiring an Assistant Teacher. The position offers an excellent benefit package including generous paid time off, employer-funded pension plan, comprehensive health care coverage, and eligibility for supplemental insurance plans.

Responsibilities

• Aid the classroom teacher in implementing the daily curriculum.
• Collaborate and communicate with parents, teachers, administration, and other employees at The Salvation Army.
• Foster a nurturing atmosphere and ensure positive discipline methods.
• Maintain a safe, stable, and loving environment, ensuring classrooms are clean, materials are stocked, and doors are locked at the end of each day.
• Support The Children’s Learning Center Administration and Salvation Army staff in maintaining a high-quality program.
• Pursue activities to enhance professional development and adhere to EEC regulations, center policy, and Salvation Army policies.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Perform all duties in compliance with The Salvation Army’s policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: 18 years of age with a Highschool diploma or GED.
• Experience: Must be a team player and able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Physical Requirements: Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, grasp, push, pull, load, change settings, operate equipment, lift up to 25 lbs., and think logically and critically.