On-Call After School Program Teacher

Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community! The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work.
With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it’s a place where people can invest in people on every level.
In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between.
We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team.
In other words, we’re committed to being big and small at the same time.
That makes us a seriously great place to work.
As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward.
We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need! POSITION TITLE: After School Program Teacher STATUS: ON-CALL - NON-EXEMPT DIRECT SUPERVISOR: DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY AND OUTREACH 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.
Applicants must: Be at least 21 years of age.
Be in compliance with child protection policies of The Salvation Army.
Have an understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy, programs, and practices.
Have obtained H.
S.
Diploma or GED.
Some college and/or degree preferred.
On the job experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
Have experience teaching or working with children in an educational environment.
Have the ability to assist with events, programs, and activities.
Have the ability to work independently or with other staff members.
Be able to keep calm in demanding situations.
Obtain First Aid and current CPR certification or be willing to acquire both upon acceptance of job offer.
Hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to receive training and drive regularly for programming.
Love and appreciation of children.
SCOPE OF POSITION: Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Children’s Ministry and Outreach, After School Program teachers will be responsible for creating and maintain a fun, educational, and safe environment for children in the after school program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Administrative Duties: Ensure each child in their class is checked in by ASP staff and signed out by a parent or guardian each day.
Keeping attendance each day, and reporting that attendance to the Director of Children’s Ministry and Outreach.
Program Responsibilities: Implement activities, curriculum, calendar, and individual learning plans as directed by the Director of Children’s Ministry and Outreach.
Maintain classroom supplies and report any needs to supervisor.
Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization in order to ensure a safe, fun, and educational environment for children in the program.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead Ability to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; Ability to operate telephone Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer Ability to lift 20 lbs.
Ability to access and produce information from a computer Ability to understand written information Ability to operate a motor vehicle Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position.
The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area.
Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost.
Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.
Life and Voluntary Options.
An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees.
Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time.
Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.
Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.
Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.
Paid Vacation: Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.
Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required.
The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.