Position: Kindergarten Readiness Academy Teacher
Department: Youth and Family Education
Availability of Position:June -August 2026
Schedule: Seasonal, Full Time, June -August 2026
Reporting Relationship: Directly: Youth and Family Education Administrator
Indirectly: Youth and Family Education Site Coordinator
Salary/Grade: $18.50 per hour; 73 NE
of Position:
The Kindergarten Readiness (KR) Teacher will facilitate and, at times, plan lessons for participants in the KR program. The Teacher will foster a classroom atmosphere that promotes student growth and maintains high academic and developmental standards. The Teacher will provide participants with a safe and enjoyable environment in which to learn and play. Modeling honest, positive behaviors and practices is necessary. The Teacher must be able to prepare curriculum for and instruct youth ages 4 and 5. The Teacher will track student progress following the provided assessment tools and schedule in consultation with supervisor and the KR consultant. Will prepare a summary report at the completion of the program detailing program results. This position is full-time, seasonal employment.
Requirements:
Minimum requirement Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or similar area and 2 years experience working with preschool and /or kindergarten aged students (experience with urban youth preferred). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with database applications. Should be self-motivated; exhibit strong initiative and time management skills as well as good organizational and interpersonal skills. The position requires the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment but also the ability to work independently. Knowledgeable in various pedagogies and child development principles. Knowledge of cultural flexibility, competency in working with multi-cultural participants and experience working with inner-city and un-churched youth is required. Must be a detail-oriented, logical thinker, who is a motivated self-starter and able to work independently on assigned projects. Must be able to adapt and change to meet the needs of the organization and the community.
(NOTE: The full job description will be provided to interested candidates who meet minimum requirements as set forth above)
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
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
Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 3/19/26.
Req #2610
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