Lead Teacher, Learning Zone/Summer Zone - The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB. 

Responsible for assisting with the overall operations of The Learning Zone and summer programs, while focusing on

academic content of programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.  

Design daily lesson plans with director

Take charge of Learning Zone sessions in the absence of the director

Design an individual plan of study for each child based on his/her needs in collaboration with teachers, school officials and Learning Zone staff

Recruit, schedule, orientate, and direct volunteers as needed

Assist as liaison with school personnel

Be knowledgeable of the educational and holistic needs and concerns of children and their families

Provide referral/intervention to families in crisis

Assist with the development of programming as opportunities present themselves in keeping with the mission and vision of the Learning Zone/Summer Zone

Assist with statistical data and record keeping

Attend and/or help plan staff training

Represent Dewald Community Center and The Salvation Army with a high degree of professionalism, interfacing with the educational community to increase awareness while providing networking opportunities toward potential collaborations

Represent and promote the Learning Zone to the community and assist in funding proposals

Reports directly to the director of the Learning Zone

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in oversight of program assistants and aides

Oversees volunteer coordination duties in the absence of the director

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE. 

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Current teaching certification desired

 SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS. 

Background check is required through the Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation (BCII) and FBI

Salvation Army 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.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification.  It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.  Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Acceptable job performance includes the completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of The Salvation Army.

The employed occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of The Salvation Army in all job related matters and activities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.