Camp Counselor
About The Position
The Assistant Teacher will work closely with the Director to be responsible for the social-emotional growth and development of all children in your care, which may include students in grades kindergarten through fifth. The Assistant Teacher provides knowledge and insight, ideas, and creativity to the teaching team, and helps maintain communication with parents. The Alliance is looking for individuals with a background in education, STEM, the arts, athletics/movement, teambuilding, and/or Jewish learning. We are seeking a person to specialize in one of those areas and individuals with experience of working with children.
Requirements
- Must have or willingness to obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Must pass criminal background check and DCYF clearance dated within the last 6 months
- Prior experience working with children in an organized setting
- Understanding of DHS regulations or willingness to acquire knowledge.
- Ability to work every day during after school hours and commit to an academic school year as required for the position
- Ability to perform basic administrative tasks
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience with the Alliance’s core values and a clear commitment to them
- Background in education, mentoring, STEM, the arts, athletics/movement, teambuilding, and/or Jewish learning.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Working knowledge of the growth and development of elementary age children and ability to utilize this information in the classroom.
- Strong written and oral communications skills.
- Ability to set priorities and handle multiple projects.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, including occasional nights and weekends
- Ability to work closely with others in a team environment and effectively interact with all levels of the community to include leadership, parents, and volunteers.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Director in the daily oversight of recreational operations.
- Plans and leads activities and engaging curriculum including enrichment and physical activities for students based on the monthly theme.
- Escort children to the after-school program
- Promote a safe and positive classroom environment, modeling positive and proactive attitudes, behaviors, and language
- Actively supervises and ensured student safety and safe use of recreational facilities; enforces camp rules and regulations
- Greets new arrivals and introduces them to other campers; explains camp and facility rules.
- Help maintain accurate records including attendance and daily sign out signatures
- Assist in the set up and distribute daily snack, and all project materials needed for each day
- Ensure that all after school spaces, materials, and equipment are left clean and organized.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
