Summer Camp Assistant (Childcare Program)

Wheeler Mission Ministries•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$14 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Camp Assistant in our Childcare Program will be responsible for assisting in a therapeutic classroom environment in the Compass Kids Program at the Center for Women and Children or Cornerstone Lutheran Church. This individual will support children in the elementary or middle school age groups and play a crucial role in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for them. This is a seasonal position expected to run from now through July 24, 2026 with 1 additional recap day on August 3, 2026.

Requirements

1+ years of experience working with young children.
High school diploma, or equivalent.
Dependability
Effective Communication Skills
Flexibility and Adaptability
Child-Centered Approach
Collaboration
Above average knowledge in Microsoft Outlook
Ability to learn HRIS software (Paycom) as well as other software necessary
Belief in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible
Adherence to WM Employee Policies
Alignment with WM Core Values: Christ-Centered Purpose Faithful Stewardship Excellence Grace and Truth
Lift a 10–30-pound child, using all safety precautions
Stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and play with infants, toddlers, or young children for long periods of time.
Conduct activities both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting.
Availability to work 28 hours per week: Monday through Friday, with shift times varying between 7am to 6pm.
Confidentiality Policy
Statement of Faith
Adherence to Wheeler Mission’s Code of Conduct and Core Values
Background check, fingerprints, physical, and TB test will be required for this position.
All employees must sign and adhere to WM Drugs and Alcohol policy and remain free from addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Candidates must submit to and pass a drug and/or alcohol test.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a school or family recovery setting
Working knowledge of children who have been impacted by trauma, poverty and/or homelessness

Responsibilities

Assist in a therapeutic classroom environment within the Compass Kids Program at the Center for Women and Children or Cornerstone Lutheran Church.
Implement developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and Christ-centered approaches.
Use evidence-based curriculum and sensory tools in educational activities.
Communicate effectively and clearly with children, parents, coworkers, and volunteers.
Ensure the program meets the needs of the children in a Christ-centered, strengths-focused, and trauma-informed manner.
Implement summer programming as directed through best practice standards of social emotional learning and Indiana Afterschool Standards with the utilization of sensory support.
Provide daily communication to parents as well as Compass Kids staff outlining daily events.
Adherence to all policies and procedures of Wheeler Mission, Center for Women and Children, and Indiana Code.
Participate in staff meetings and meetings with Compass Kids Program Managers as requested.