Summer - Christian Education Teaching Lead

OVERVIEW:

The CE Teaching Lead is responsible for teaching daily core values through storytelling, skits, music, and games to support the spiritual formation of campers and staff. In collaboration with the CE Media Lead and DYSs (camp pastors), the CE Teaching Lead plans, develops, and executes daily teachings, chapel services, campfire devotions, and works with the camp band to guide the overall faith formation of the camp community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach daily core values through storytelling, skits, music, and games to support spiritual formation
• Plan and lead morning chapel services, ensuring age-appropriate teachings aligned with daily themes
• Coordinate camper worship for chapel and campfires, including music and running skits
• Lead Jesus Theater performances and collaborate with DYSs and CE Media Lead on spiritual programming
• Support cabin devotions by providing resources, guidance, and feedback to Unit and Cabin Leaders
• Prepare and deliver campfire and cabin devotions as assigned
• Create interactive learning spaces for staff focused on spiritual growth
• Encourage staff spiritual development through prayer, conversation, and shared experiences
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of chapel, AV box, and CE rooms
• Assist with evening programs, including setup, creative input, and leading songs
• Participate in opening/closing day procedures and supervise campers during free time
• Support Salvation Army badge and enrichment classes as assigned
• Maintain cleanliness in living quarters and report maintenance issues
• Build relationships with campers and staff, modeling Christ-like behavior and service
• Actively contribute to the spiritual formation of campers and staff
• Immediately report any suspected child abuse to the Assistant Camp Director and follow proper procedures
• Other related duties as required

All staff may be called upon at any time to assist in the total operation of the camp. You are expected to join in all evening programs; absences are excused only through the Assistant Camp Director.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 18 years of age (required)
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification (required)
• College degree in Christian education (preferred)
• Camping experience either as a camper or staff (preferred)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Skills and experience in program leadership and Christian discipleship
• Understanding of Christian camping and the spiritual growth goals of The Salvation Army's camping program
• Ability to teach and engage children and youth ages 8-18
• Must be of good moral character
• Must have a personal and growing relationship with the Lord

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push and pull objects and tools

ADA Statement

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.