Summer Camp Guide

Wonderland Montessori • Trophy Club, TX

30d

About The Position

Summer Camp Guide: (Lead and Assistant roles available based on needs) May work in one assigned environment or in multiple environments. Supervises and manages physical care of children (including diapering and toileting). Presenting activities, crafts, games, and songs to groups of children. Maintains a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment. Assists children with organizing materials and bringing tasks to completion. Consistently communicates with children in a firm, yet loving and kind, presence and upholds a calm, patient environment. Communicates with respective staff/supervisors regarding all aspects of the children and classroom. (Management) Ensures the daily care of every child by following all school/classroom procedures and standards as well as all licensing guidelines. Maintains a professional self-image and projects the values of the school at all times. Keeps up with required training hours and certifications according to licensing.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Meet all State of Texas Child Care requirements, including background check, fingerprinting, and educational minimums
• Obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR Certification
• Complete pre-service hours (if applicable) and complete/maintain required annual continuing education hours per state guidelines
• Strong communication skills, patience and problem solving
• Sit comfortably on the floor with children and on low chairs
• Bend, squat, kneel, move and organize classroom furniture, as needed
• Organizational abilities
• Ability to build a genuine rapport with children, families, collegues, and community members
• Must meet physical requirements of the job including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must enjoy working with children and helping them learn while trusting them to make good decisions

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children in an educational environment
• Understanding of child development
• Understanding and appreciation of the genuine Montessori Method
• A demonstrated desire to learn new skills
• The ability to engage and work with a diverse population of children and families

Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages physical care of children (including diapering and toileting)
• Presenting activities, crafts, games, and songs to groups of children
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
• Assists children with organizing materials and bringing tasks to completion
• Consistently communicates with children in a firm, yet loving and kind, presence and upholds a calm, patient environment
• Communicates with respective staff/supervisors regarding all aspects of the children and classroom
• Ensures the daily care of every child by following all school/classroom procedures and standards as well as all licensing guidelines
• Maintains a professional self-image and projects the values of the school at all times
• Keeps up with required training hours and certifications according to licensing

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed