Job Description
Job DescriptionAre you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering. If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.
ORGANIZATION SUMMARYWorld Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.
Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.
POSITION SUMMARY: World Relief seeks a Kinders Camp Teacher to facilitate WR’s summer camp in Tacoma, WA, for kindergarteners from refugee and immigrant families. The Kinders Camp runs through August 10-14, 2026, from 9 am-12 pm at our partner Church location in Tacoma. The Kinders Camp teacher will be responsible for planning and teaching lessons crafted to build and strengthen key kindergarten readiness skills, field trip coordination and oversight, classroom management, administering child and parent assessments, and parent and volunteer engagement. This is a temporary part-time position (25 hours per week) funded through a grant agreement until August 19, 2026. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Refine the kindergarten readiness focused curriculum and schedule to meet program goals and student needs. Work collaboratively with the Programs Coordinator, using a team-teaching model. Submit supplies list to coordinator according to established timeline.
- Lead the implementation of the process-based art activities and curriculum by gathering materials, organizing supplies, and creating example projects that help children understand and explore each activity.
- Support community outreach and student enrollment efforts, by actively reaching out and collaborating with other community and church partners, and connecting with refugee and immigrant families in the community.
- Maintain clean and orderly learning spaces. Steward learning materials and camp host facility carefully.
- Administering assessments, and other data and reporting tasks, including completing or compiling day-to-day paperwork.
- Supervise and facilitate play-based learning activities for up to 20 camp students who are entering kindergarten in September 2026, including large group instruction, STEM and art activities, outdoor play, snack times, and small group targeted learning.
- Assist with planning and facilitating the field trip during the camp week.
- Support the planning and coordination of student transportation, including providing driving support for students to and from camp as needed.
- Create a safe, engaging, language-rich, healing-centered learning environment ensuring each child receives individualized care and support.
- Collaborate with the team in providing positive support with behavioral or developmental needs and goals for children, in partnership with parents/caregivers. Assist with home visits as needed to build parent engagement.
- Review Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or other disability service plans and collaborate with teaching team and parents on ensuring quality care.
- Provide leadership and support to volunteers and interns supporting the camp activities and students.
- Comply with all agency policies and protocols.
- Other related tasks as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
- At least 2 years of formal experience working with young children in an early learning program, ideally English language learners.
- AA or two years of college in a related field (i.e., education, child development, school counseling, TESOL).
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- King County Food Worker Card.
- Driving required; Valid Driver’s License required, passing motor vehicle background check and any additional background screening required by WRWW.
- Demonstrated ability to work sensitively and effectively in cross-cultural settings
- Creative, flexible and team player.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, collaboratively and positively with students, volunteers, other teachers, and World Relief Staff.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to handle or organize multiple tasks at one time.
- Flexibility and adaptability to a rapidly changing environment.
- Individuals with lived immigrant experience encouraged to apply.
- Knowledge of relevant languages preferred but not required, including but not limited to Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian, and Spanish.
Compensation is commensurate with experience.World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time employees. World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health. ***Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.