Teacher I
The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Location
Wilmington, Delaware
Salary
$16 - $16 / HOUR
Quick overview
The primary role involves working as part of a classroom leading team to foster a warm and nurturing environment where children can develop physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Responsibilities include providing a safe environment, preparing curriculum plans with the director, maintaining attendance records, implementing positive discipline, and ensuring a stimulating room arrangement.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess the required TECE I and TECE II certifications, and while an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education is a plus, 2 years of experience is preferred. Applicants must also obtain necessary clearances under state acts and demonstrate an understanding of The Salvation Army's Mission.
Job description
Overview Position
- Teacher 1
- Department/Location:
- Child
- Care,
- Wilmington,
- DE
- Availability of
- Position:
- Immediate
- Schedule: Full-Time; 40 hours per week
- Reporting
- Relationship:
- Director of
- Children’s
- Services
- Salary: $15.50 per hour; Non-Exempt The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
- Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time. 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 including 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!
- Position
- Overview: To work as part of a classroom leading team to provide a warm and nurturing environment in which children can develop physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
Responsibilities
Duties
To provide the children with a safe loving and nurturing environment. To meet the children’s needs in areas of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development. To prepare with the director an appropriate classroom curriculum and weekly plans sheets to carry out the established goals. To keep attendance records for the classroom. To carry out appropriate and positive discipline. To help build and function as part of a supportive team. To maintain a room arrangement that is safe, inviting, interesting and stimulating. The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.
Qualifications
Certified TECE I and TECE II required. Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education a plus. 2 years of experience preferred. Must be able to obtain clearances required by the Joseph R. Biden III and the Child Protection Act. Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
Contact
Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below: External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org. Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com. No Phone Calls Please. Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 3/10/26._____________________________________________________________ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The Salvation Army’s 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. Requisition No. 2569
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Sick Time
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short Term Disability
- AFLAC
- Personal Days
- Vacation Time
- Health Care Coverage
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Pension Plan
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
- Voluntary Term Life
- Remitted Tuition Program