Children's Recreation Assistant

LAUNCH • Syracuse, NY

9d • $0 - $22 • Hybrid

About The Position

LAUNCH Connect and Thrive (Children’s Recreation) program is based on social emotional and experiential learning. Assistants will be responsible for facilitating preplanned activities for children ages 11-18 who are OPWDD eligible. Assistants will facilitate positive interactions between students in a variety of community settings. Maintaining a safe, positive and organized environment. Our philosophy is to show children that learning can be a positive experience and we expect our teachers to exemplify that philosophy in the classroom and community.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Experience working with children
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and transportation necessary to meet program needs.
• Ability to integrate multi-age instructional strategies
• Critical thinking
• Basic technology/e-mail
• Reading comprehension
• Effective written and verbal expression.
• Physical ability to supervise and participate in all activities

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of disabilities

Responsibilities

• Facilitating preplanned activities for children ages 11-18 who are OPWDD eligible.
• Facilitating positive interactions between students in a variety of community settings.
• Maintaining a safe, positive and organized environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED