StarPoint Summer Camp Aide, Temporary

Museum Core•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The StarPoint Summer Camp Aide is an educator with the StarPoint Summer Camp program ( for youth in grades 1-6) for The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. The aide assists the StarPoint Teachers by working with campers who need additional support which could include campers with IEPs and/or 504 plans. The aide assists with classroom and program implementation as well as assists with off-site field trips. The aide mentors campers and acts as a substitute teacher as needed. The Children’s Museum is fiercely devoted to our Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) efforts. Together we are building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates differences.

Requirements

Indiana Educator License or equivalent experience in related field.
Two (2) years’ experience working with children in an educational setting.
Demonstrates respect, appreciation, and care for students throughout the educational environment.
Provides excellent customer service and a developmentally effective approach to connect with StarPoint campers and their families.
Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of settings and various weather conditions.
Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in team efforts.
Must be available for full Day One Orientation on June 5
Must be available for full day training sessions on June 8, 9, 10.
Must be available full time for all of the camp weeks –June 15-July 10, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Must be available for StarPoint Open House (June 9, 5-8 p.m.) and the end of camp celebration (July 10, 5-8:30 p.m.).
Must be able to observe children, monitor appropriate behavior, facilitate activities, create schedules and lead instructional programs.
Must be able to communicate extensively with adults and children.
Must be able to hear children’s voices and assist youth in emergency situations.
Must be able to create and prepare program materials for distribution to groups of youth.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Must be able to move at a child’s pace, stand, kneel or sit for extended periods of time; must have stamina to endure extreme temperatures and humidity in an outdoor environment.

Nice To Haves

Special Education focus preferred.
Special consideration given to those applicants who are multi-lingual.

Responsibilities

Works with campers who have specified developmental needs to help them participate in camp.
Supports the teacher by offering developmentally appropriate classroom instruction.
Works with campers based on individual developmental needs and interests.
Adapts activities based on the needs of the StarPoint campers in collaboration with Family Programs Instructors and teachers, as needed.
Fosters an inclusive learning experience for StarPoint campers and their families.
Understands and uses positive behavior guidance to help each camper.
Attends staff meetings, professional development trainings, and events as scheduled.
Participates in open and on-going communication with the StarPoint team.
Understands and assists in implementing project-based learning.
Serves as a positive mentor and role model for StarPoint staff and campers by demonstrating instructional best practices.
Follows all museum health and safety guidelines and maintains proper cleaning protocols.
Monitors environment for hazards or sanitary concerns to ensure a safe and healthy learning experience.
Works with Family Programs staff to ensure that appropriate staff-to-child ratios are met within the cabins or other areas of the museum and on field trips.
Meets with Family Programs Instructors after each camp day for a mandatory debrief and overview of the next day.