Campus Ministries Teacher & Children's Ministry Specialist

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory•Village of Suffern, NY

5d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Campus Ministries Teacher and Children's Ministry Specialist (CMS) serves as a Day Care Teacher for school-age children, providing care, guidance, and programmatic engagement in a nurturing environment. The role supports children's holistic development through structured activities and faith-based learning. In addition to daycare responsibilities, the CMS serves on the Campus Ministries pastoral team, focusing on spiritual care and ministry leadership for children at the College of Officer Training (CFOT). The role teaches, mentors, and leads children in their faith journey through worship, discipleship, and community-building programs. The ministry requires a commitment to serving children and families, fostering spiritual growth, and collaborating with other leaders to create a supportive environment.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Valid driver's license and approval to drive a 12-passenger van.
New York State Teaching Certificate.
Active Christian in good standing.
Must be available to work on Sundays, as required.

Responsibilities

Implement the daily program and follow the daily schedule as closely as possible.
Supervise children and ensure their safety and well-being, while attending to their individual and group needs.
Alert Campus Ministries leadership to potential issues.
Complete Incident and Accident forms when applicable.
Plan developmentally appropriate curricula, activities, and experiences that support each child's growth and development.
Supervise activities and interact with children.
Submit monthly communications to the Director and distribute them to parents.
Decorate the classroom to reflect the vision and mission of the space.
Organize classroom materials and equipment, maintain supplies, and advise the Assistant Director when supplies need replenishing.
Prepare and serve snacks to children.
Evaluate children's individual needs and seek to meet them in coordination with the Director and Assistant Director.
Greet parents at arrival and departure, communicate clearly, build relationships, and encourage parent involvement in Campus Ministries activities.
Comply with New York State daycare regulations, including teacher in-service training.
Attend regular staff planning and evaluation meetings.
Lead weekly programmatic activities assigned by Campus Ministries leadership.
Supervise and assist with classroom cleanup, vacuuming, and laundering rest linens as needed.
Handle discipline promptly and according to the stated discipline policy.
Check children daily for visible signs of illness and report concerns to Campus Ministries leadership.
Maintain Campus Ministries health policies.
Provide transportation to Campus Ministries children in assigned Salvation Army vehicles as needed.
Support other classrooms as needed.
Follow New York State daycare and KeepSAfe reporting mandates.
Lead small groups for CFOT children.
Assist with day-to-day pastoral care for CFOT youth.
Collaborate with the Campus Ministries Officer and leadership to develop age-appropriate, engaging, and creative Biblical education.
Support the creation of a Spiritual Development Plan for CFOT youth with the Director and Campus Ministries Officer.
Plan and execute weekly age-appropriate activities for Campus Ministries youth from infancy through the teenage years, including worship, retreats, and other activities.
Be present in the daycare area during work hours and build relationships with children.
Plan special activities for youth, including chaperoning teen retreats such as youth councils and Commissioning, with the Director and Campus Ministries Officer.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Director.