Summer Adventures Youth Leader

Cameron House Jobs•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cameron House is seeking a Summer Adventures Youth Leader for an 8-week summer program for elementary and middle school students. The program aims to enrich youth lives by advancing academic performance, social and emotional health through facilitated activities in the classroom, outdoors, recreation, and community service. The goal is to immerse youth in hands-on growth opportunities and direct learning experiences that foster critical thinking, creative problem-solving, socialization, perseverance, curiosity, healthy relationship building, a passion for learning, a commitment to service, and shared community meaning.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED, current college student, Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience working with youth and education programs.
At least one (1) year of direct experience facilitating formal and informal teaching for elementary or middle school students
Demonstrated experience and practice in student-centered and developmentally appropriate curriculum Examples include: thematic teaching, project-based work, critical thinking skill development, creative problem-solving and cooperative learning
Experience working with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel,Powerpoint), and Zoom
Undergo a criminal background check and achieve satisfactory clearance from the Department of Justice via Live Scan
Undergo a screening for tuberculosis
Complete a Anti-Harassment Prevention training
Undergo First (1st) Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and achieve certification of completion

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual/Bi-literate in English and Cantonese / Mandarin a plus!
Have an educational degree in the field of education, child development, social work, recreation, or related field
Working knowledge and experience with restorative justice philosophy and methods

Responsibilities

Design eight (8) weeks of high quality lessons and activities for a group of 10-20 similarly-aged youth
Align daily lesson plans with facilitated, interactive, multi-modal instructions and activities
Ensure the safety and security of individuals through effective and thoughtful program design, execution, supervision and facilitation
Assess, monitor and document individual’s progress.
Collaborate with staff, supervisors, volunteers, and community members
Supervise and facilitate recess and lunch time periods
Demonstrate a professional demeanor at all times
Be open and willing to be observed by an outside agency from time to time
Other duties may be assigned as needed.