Summer Camp Assistant

Description: The Summer Camp Assistant will work with children in our Summer Camp program with school aged students in grades K - 5.
The Summer Camp Assistant will be responsible for assisting with classroom supervision, executing lesson plans, and ensuring a safe learning environment for our campers.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Program Assistant and the Director of Youth Educational Programs.
This is a temporary full-time summer position.
Anticipated start date for orientation will be June 4, 2024.
Pay commensurate with experience starting at $13.
00 per hour.
Work Hours are between 7:30am - 6pm Essential Functions Planning: Assist Co-Teacher to complete and maintain daily lesson plans to include the requirements of the Quality Improvement System (QIS) standards, twice weekly STEAM lessons, skill building, self-esteem building, cultural/art projects, free learning Work collaboratively with Project Grow team to plan the use of volunteers and AmeriCorps Members Plan daily activities and lessons for children during summer program Participate in all camp events and field trips, including water activities All other duties as assigned Implementing: Keep classroom neat, orderly, well stocked and in compliance with Department of Health requirements Assist Co-Teacher to implement a social emotional learning curriculum which follows Quality Improvement System (QIS) standards and includes twice weekly STEAM lessons, skill building, self-esteem building, cultural/art projects, free learning, and other activities needed and/or requested by the Director of Youth Educational Programs Assist children with planned tasks and provide guidance as needed Provide constant supervision of children in classroom, on playground, and on fieldtrips to ensure children’s safety Participate in and attend community functions relating to our children and programs; and facilitate the children’s preparation for, and participation in special event performances when requested All other duties as assigned Requirements: A High School Diploma or GED Two (2) years’ experience working with children in a school or after school setting Flexibility, patience, and excellent interpersonal skills Must enjoy working with children DCF, Level II Fingerprint, and Drug Screen Preferences Bachelor’s degree preferred 40 hour Child Care Training or Child Development Associate (CDA) or School Age Certification is desired Working conditions Work is performed in standard classroom environment Work may be performed outdoors or other locations on field trips during summer program Physical Requirements Able to bend, kneel/squat Able to lift over your head and reach Able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds Ability to hear Ability to see Ability to speak clearly Ability to climb stairs Ability to walk long distances