Kindergarten Readiness Academy Teacher

Description of Position

The Kindergarten Readiness (KR) Teacher will facilitate and, at times, plan lessons for participants in the KR program. The Teacher will foster a classroom atmosphere that promotes student growth and maintains high academic and developmental standards. The Teacher will provide participants with a safe and enjoyable environment in which to learn and play. Modeling honest, positive behaviors and practices is necessary. The Teacher must be able to prepare curriculum for and instruct youth ages 4 and 5. The Teacher will track student progress following the provided assessment tools and schedule in consultation with supervisor and the KR consultant. Will prepare a summary report at the completion of the program detailing program results.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or similar area and 2 years experience working with preschool and /or kindergarten aged students (experience with urban youth preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with database applications.
• Should be self-motivated; exhibit strong initiative and time management skills as well as good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• The position requires the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment but also the ability to work independently.
• Knowledgeable in various pedagogies and child development principles.
• Knowledge of cultural flexibility, competency in working with multi-cultural participants and experience working with inner-city and un-churched youth is required.
• Must be a detail-oriented, logical thinker, who is a motivated self-starter and able to work independently on assigned projects.
• Must be able to adapt and change to meet the needs of the organization and the community.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks:
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• PA State Police Criminal Record Check
• PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check
• In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
• Valid National Sex Offender Registry Clearance
• TB Test
• Health Physical to meet DHS compliance for licensed School Age Centers

Skills

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment but also the ability to work independently.
• Knowledgeable in various pedagogies and child development principles.
• Knowledge of cultural flexibility, competency in working with multi-cultural participants and experience working with inner-city and un-churched youth.
• Detail-oriented, logical thinker, who is a motivated self-starter and able to work independently on assigned projects.
• Able to adapt and change to meet the needs of the organization and the community.

Benefits

• Seasonal, Full Time, June - August 2026
• Salary/Grade $18.50 per hour

Pay

• $18.50 per hour

Schedule

• Seasonal, Full Time, June - August 2026