Teacher, Child Development​/Support

Teacher – Salvation Army ARC

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$20.00/hr – $20.00/hr.

Cambridge, MA.

The Salvation Army's Cambridge Corps is hiring a Teacher and offers an excellent benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Generous paid time off every year (vacation, sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days)
• Employer‑funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low‑cost employee premiums, co‑pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans (Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

• High school diploma required; associate's degree preferred

• Experience working with children

• High school diploma required; associate's degree preferred
• Experience working with children
• Must have or be pursuing EEC certification
• Flexible, self‑motivated
• Must have a high level of energy
• Must be able to deal with conflict in a positive manner
• Must be open to change
• Non‑judgmental about the families and children served

• Develop and implement daily curriculum
• Foster a nurturing atmosphere and ensure a method of positive discipline is used at all times
• Collaborate with co‑teachers and other teachers as a team
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings
• Write a developmental evaluation for each child every three months; meet with parents to discuss progress
• Ensure all classroom aspects run smoothly (transitions, routines, nap time, health and safety procedures)
• Pursue activities to further your own professional development
• Communicate with the Director daily, including parent information and use of chain of command for issues
• Communicate with each parent daily
• Write anecdotal records concerning each child on a daily basis
• Maintain a safe, stable, and secure environment; keep classroom clean, materials stocked, door locked at day’s end
• Supervise volunteers; never leave them alone with children
• Become familiar with EEC regulations and center policy
• Observe children for developmental delays or emotional needs that might require special services; inform parents and Director; confer on referrals
• Perform all duties in compliance with The Salvation Army’s policy and regulations
• Represent The Salvation Army’s social mission in the Cambridge Somerville Day Care program
• Refer persons with spiritual needs to The Salvation Army officer
• Perform other duties within the scope of the position

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training

• Education Administration Programs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

EEO is the Law.

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.