Activity Leader (Summer Camp 2026)

Big Ideas Educational Services•Opa-locka, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Big Ideas Educational Services incorporates a balance of fun activities in a safe, supportive environment. Through our programs, students strengthen their academic skills, deepen communication skills with adults and peers, and engage in recreational activities. We tie all our activities to academic learning, enriching the education of youth outside of school. We are committed to providing positive high-quality after school experiences that help young people develop skills and confidence that will help them find success in school and in life. Such experiences are particularly important for students who have not found success on the traditional path of text-based classroom education.

Requirements

High school diploma or Higher
An ability to exercise patience and support during students’ learning process
Clear level Two background screening.
Successfully complete the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child-Care Training
1-2 years of childcare experience
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple task effectively with little to no instruction
Clear communication skills, strong organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
Is a positive and enthusiastic educator who believes in the potential in all children and motivates them to do their best each day
Model of pro-active integrity and ethics
Trustworthy, timely and reliable

Responsibilities

Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations that are engaging for K-5 students
Deliver appropriate lessons for assigned area(s) of responsibility, and submit lesson plans as requested
Maintain direct supervision at all times to ensure student safety
Direct and redirect students in an appropriate manner to maintain student safety
Remain onsite with children from the ages of 5-12, from the time of arrival until dismissal
Teach the designated physical fitness, nutrition, and social skills curriculum
Spend time outdoors with students completing outdoor game tasks
Be able to create and maintain a learning, engaging and safe environment.
Be able to follow schedules as it relates to enrichment activities (e.g. science and culture projects)
Lead and assist Teachers in both indoor and outdoor activities
Work with other site staff in meeting student needs, and making the experience fun, innovative, and a learning process
Be able to follow the chain of command as outlines in the staff hand book
Participate in weekly and or monthly meetings with other site staff
Available to answer parents’ questions and concerns about their child
Leads the Implemention of Physical fitness component that focuses on fitness and condition training.
Provides Home-Learning assistance, implements SEL componets imbeded in all topics.
Leads snack distribution, Supports the set up and shut down of school site.