POSITION DESCRIPTION

Learning Zone Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have an ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ and a desire to both share Him and serve Him.
• Bachelors or associates in Early Childhood Education preferred or working towards credits in above degree.
• Prior tutoring experience a plus.
• Experience working with children in an Afterschool setting.
• Have the ability to work and relate well with people.
• Able to lift and carry 40 lbs.
• Meet all health and safety regulations as defined by the Health Department as well as The Salvation Army.
• Have a philosophy of education and child development consistent with that of the RJKCCC and The Salvation Army.
• Have the ability to work with students, parents, and staff in a capacity of leadership, counseling and education including but not limited to:
• Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages.
• Sensitivity to children’s individual needs.
• Ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistently.
• Dependability.
• Ability to handle security and crisis situations, calmly.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.

• Obtain & stay current in CPR, First Aid,The Salvation Army KeepSAfe training.
• Complete trainings on both communicable disease and Child abuse
  Job Type: Part-time
  Pay: $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Ashland, OH 44805 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ashland, OH 44805: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB.

The Learning Zone Teacher is responsible for supervision of students and participants in the Learning Zone program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Engage children, be intentional about creating healthy relationships within the Learning Zone.
• Work with the Learning Zone Director and Lead Teachers to create a comfortable, safe learning environment within the program.
• Provide homework help and tutoring as needed within the program.
• Lead/oversee class activities within the program (snack, games, lessons, enrichment opportunities etc.)
• Supervise children in the classrooms and all areas of the building and Kroc campus.
• Provide the children with positive reinforcements and role modeling.
• Keep and maintain all public and restricted areas in a neat and clean fashion.
• Assist with assessments and evaluations of children.
• Generate legible and accurate accident, incident and behavioral reports as required.
• Adhere to the Salvation Army’s KeepSafe policy and procedures. Ensuring child safety-immediately rectifying and/or reporting any potentially unsafe condition, reporting problem areas to the Learning Zone Assistant Director.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and required trainings.
• Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
• Uphold all state licensing rules.
• Represent The Salvation Army and its programs with a high degree of professionalism.
• Perform other assignments/duties as deemed necessary for the proper operation of the Learning Zone by the Learning Zone Director and Director of Programs.
• To be sensitive to the spiritual needs of people and offer to refer them to the Corps Officers and/or another spiritual leader at the Kroc Center.
  MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE.