Education Specialist

Responsible to develop curriculum and distribute lesson plans to site coordinators, to conduct and monitor Curriculum Based Measurement Assessments on student participants, to maintain a database to monitor the results of assessments, and to develop and implement appropriate academic intervention strategies for those students determined to be “at risk” academically for their grade level. Provide administrative support as needed to the Education Coordinator and assist with student recruitment.

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 40 hours/week , M-F, 10:00 – 6:30 p.m. during the school year,

8:30 a.m.-4:30 during the summer day camp program and 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. when program is not in session.

 Salary:  $19.00 per hour + a fantastic benefit package*

Job Focus: 

Responsible to develop curriculum and distribute lesson plans to site coordinators, to conduct and monitor Curriculum Based Measurement Assessments on student participants, to maintain a database to monitor the results of assessments, and to develop and implement appropriate academic intervention strategies for those students determined to be “at risk” academically for their grade level. Provide administrative support as needed to the Education Coordinator and assist with student recruitment.

*Benefits:

• A great place to work serving those who come to us for assistance.
• Generous paid time off every year including: 13 Holidays, 10 days of vacation, 3 personal days, and 12 sick days
• Paid:  Jury Leave (up to maximum 12 weeks), Marriage Leave (5 days, after 1 year of service), Bereavement Leave (up to 5 days annually), $20,000 Life Insurance policy, Short-Term Disability, Military leave (5 days). Possible paid mileage.
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost, low-deductible employee premiums and co-pays
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Voluntary Long-Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life, Flexible Spending Account, Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (TDA)
• Pension Plan, no employee contribution
• Fun monthly events and contests. Regularly scheduled team building opportunities, Holiday parties, Picnic.
• Work Environment:  regular one on one meetings with supervisor, opportunity to serve on employee committee.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• An understanding of and passion for The Salvation Army’s mission and ministry
• Bachelor’s degree in Education required
• Strong experience using Microsoft Excel; ability to create spreadsheets, formulas, charts, tables, etc.
• Strong experience using current Microsoft Office software such as Word and PowerPoint
• Proficient writing, time management, speaking and organizational skills.
• Two-plus years of working with elementary/middle school aged children.
• One or more years of working in an afterschool program setting preferred.
• Current first aid, CPR, communicable disease, and child abuse training preferred.
• Patient and energetic
• A positive, contagious “can-do” attitude
• Ability to maintain ODJFS standards for employees and program operation if applicable.
• A valid Ohio Driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain driving privileges per Salvation Army insurance standards.

Interested candidates should send resume, cover letter with salary requirements to HR Coordinator, Lori Banfield, by fax to 614.221.1896 or by email to lori.banfield@use.salvationarmy.org or by mail to 966 E Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205.  No telephone calls please.

Deadline: July 17, 2023

In compliance with US Government regulations, The Salvation Army affirms that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.