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 Salvation Army, a California Corporation, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary

Henley Youth Center Teacher assists in the planning, coordination and implementation of assigned recreation activities and program supervision, working directly with clients and other staff on a part-time or full-time basis. They may also assume program specific leadership positions as assigned by the Director of Youth Programs.

Pay Rate

$15.50/hr. - $20.00/hr.

Essential Functions

General Responsibilities

Vocational engagement as an employee of The Salvation Army is a position of sacred trust – representing, nurturing, protecting and advancing the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army; and serving the needs of people in our community with dignity and respect. Conduct on and off the job must sustain a positive impact on The Salvation Army’s religious goals, programs and public image.

Specific Duties

• Be on duty as assigned, maintaining focus on the children at all times.
• Practice “Active Visual Supervision” when on duty.
• Ensure that each child is released only to persons who are “authorized escorts”.
• Maintain a healthy & safe environment at all times both inside & outside.
• For break or lunch, ensure a qualified teacher is in place before leaving the classroom or playground to maintain legal ratio.
• Work cooperatively with other staff to build a strong working team.
• Be available to parents as needed & reasonable.
• Maintain confidentiality of family, staff & proprietary information.
• Communicate all supply & educational needs to the Director in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, creative, inviting, age-appropriate classroom environment including centers in multiple educational subjects.
• Pleasantly greet children & families upon daily arrival or departure, while maintaining active supervision of children.
• Develop & maintain warm, yet professionally appropriate, relationships with client/student families.
• Continue professional growth through staff in-service, college courses, conferences, and/or other developmental opportunities, including completing three (3) ECE units or attending 2 all-day workshops every 2 years. Must provide certificate of completion.
• Administer appropriate First Aid as needed, using universal & standard precautions.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings & school special events.
• Follow guidelines set in Staff Procedures Handbook, & policies of CA Title 22, & The Salvation Army Policy for Working with Minors.

Employees may also be requested to perform other reasonable business related duties by their supervisors or corps officer.

Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Must be able to grasp, push and pull objects such as general office and small recreational equipment. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required, BA/BS in related field preferred.
• Minimum 12 ECE units preferred or comparable college units.
• Must complete/sign a Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508), with certification for Protect the Mission policies and procedures.
• CPR/First Aid/Health and Safety Training qualified.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Driving Test and clean MVR check (if applicable).
• Bilingual/Bi-literate English/Spanish or Korean preferred.
• Must have ability to work with, direct, and relate well with co-workers, community members, and guests/clients.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Able to function in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.
• Must possess good relationship skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including some weekends and evenings.

Experience

• Minimum 12 ECE Units Or Comparable College Units.

Education

• High School or Equivalent or better

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

• TB cleared certificate

Skills

• CPR/AED

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)