Position: Learning Center Assistant

Department: Reading Corps - Learning Center

Availability of Position: 10/21/2024

Schedule:  Monday to Friday, 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Reporting Relationship: Youth Ministry Coordinator / Corps Officers

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers an excellent benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Position Overview:  The Salvation Army in Reading, PA, is looking for Learning Center Assistants who will support the youth programs in the building in a part-time setup in coordination with the Learning Center staff for our afterschool and summer programs.

Description of Position:

• Team Oversight of children (15-30) during planned program time.
• Participate in all group activities, games, and homework help.
• Lead by example, displaying good character and respect.
• Maintain the program area clean and safe for children.
• Assist with various learning plans for instruction. (Including Christian/Biblically based curriculum)
• Assist in tracking attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as reasonably expected within the post’s scope.

Requirements:        

• Valid PA Driver’s License.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Individuals must have previous experience in working with children or comparable training.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly desirable.
• Must be creative with activities for the gym, game room, computer lab, and craft room.
• Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Salvation Army
• As a mandated reporter, the Applicant must:
  • Pass background checks required by PA Act 153
    • PA State Police Criminal Record Check.
    • Child abuse background check.
    • FBI criminal record check (fingerprinting may be required).
    • Completed mandated reporter training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and Salvation Army KeepSAfe training within 30 days of employment.

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 7/29/25.

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. 2450