Kindergarten Readiness Academy Teacher

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • Harrisburg, PA

23h • Onsite

About The 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. This position is full-time, seasonal employment.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or similar area.
• 2 years experience working with preschool and /or kindergarten aged students.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with database applications.
• Self-motivated; exhibit strong initiative and time management skills.
• Good organizational and interpersonal 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.
• 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.
• 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, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
• 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.
• Upon hire, complete 10 hours Health and Safety Training.
• CPR, First Aid and AED Training.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with urban youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and plan lessons for participants in the KR program.
• Foster a classroom atmosphere that promotes student growth and maintains high academic and developmental standards.
• Provide participants with a safe and enjoyable environment in which to learn and play.
• Model honest, positive behaviors and practices.
• Prepare curriculum for and instruct youth ages 4 and 5.
• Track student progress following the provided assessment tools and schedule in consultation with supervisor and the KR consultant.
• Prepare a summary report at the completion of the program detailing program results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees