Summer Enrichment Program Support Staff

YWCA Of Lancaster•East Lampeter Township, PA

5h•$15

About The Position

YWCA Lancaster is looking for energetic, dedicated support staff for our summer enrichment camp. Our camp runs from 630am-5:30pm each day from June 15-August 14. Our camp serves children ages 5-12.

Requirements

1+ years documented work with children
Must be 18 years of age or older
Ability to work outside for 4+ hours, be on your feet for extended periods, and lift 25+ pounds
Available for at least 6 of 8 weeks of camp (running from June 5 to August 19) and staff training from June 3-5.
NSOR, Child Abuse, FBI, Criminal Background check and Health Assessment required.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to those with a degree or in the process of obtaining a degree in early childhood education, science education, art education, or related fields

Responsibilities

Oversee a group of 8-12 students.
Address any camper conflict in their group and enforce rules fairly and consistently
Assist staff in teaching and facilitating activities
Lead and facilitate educational games
Supervise children during transitions, playground time, snack, free play, and other specified times
Utilize various transition strategies to keep campers on task
Assist in camper drop off and pick up
Assist in set up and clean-up of camp activities
Follow safety policies and procedures and ensure safety policies are followed by assigned to your group
Attend monthly staff meetings