Educator 1

The Salvation Army • Philadelphia, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Educator I will assist with the development of the Sunoco Foundation Learning Center After School Program initiatives. The successful candidate will possess a strong aptitude for Science, Math and computer literacy. This position will not only tutor the program participants, but be innovative in their approach to teaching and introducing new academic concepts and ideas to the program participants. This position will act as a role model for students, multi-task/circulate between multiple students on varying grade levels; general oversight demonstrating effective classroom management in the Kroc Homework Zone. Effectively and consistently deliver high-quality instruction.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, College Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years working with children, preferably in an urban community, having demonstrated success in educating students.
• Must possess a belief that all students should be held to high achievement standards.
• Must be resilient, persistent, collaborative, and professional.
• Must possess a positive, high-energy attitude and a drive for excellence.
• A strong sense of personal accountability.
• Must possess a proven ability to multi-task and circulate between multiple students on varying grade levels.
• PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
• Must have an appreciation for and be able to embrace the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Nice To Haves

• College Degree

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of the Sunoco Foundation Learning Center After School Program initiatives.
• Tutor program participants.
• Innovate in teaching approaches and introduce new academic concepts and ideas.
• Act as a role model for students.
• Multi-task and circulate between multiple students on varying grade levels.
• Provide general oversight and demonstrate effective classroom management in the Kroc Homework Zone.
• Effectively and consistently deliver high-quality instruction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED