TimberNook Sensory Nature Program Support Staff

The Minute Man Arc for Human Services Inc • Dracut, MA

9d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

TimberNook Sensory Nature Program Support Staff in Dracut, MA. This is a part-time, school-year position requiring availability on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, for a total of 6 days per month. There is potential, but not a requirement, to substitute for other days/times at other Middlesex County sites.

Requirements

• Exude energy, enthusiasm and patience with the children.
• Be flexible, organized, prompt and responsible.
• Be able to work effectively with other staff, interact kindly with all children, and communicate easily with families.
• Be personable, LOVE working outside in all kinds of weather, immune to bugs, dirt and mud, physically able to participate in outdoor activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safety and logistical needs of all the children.
• Check in with families at the start and the end of each program day.
• Support children in their efforts to keep track of their belongings.
• Escort children to the bathroom if it is visibly out of range or help as needed.
• Physically assist with program set-up and site clean-up.
• Lead songs and activities as requested by the TimberNook certified provider.
• Facilitate play needs (if a child needs additional loose parts, tool use support, instruction).
• Empower the children by allowing them to direct their own play and by observing from a safe distance, intervening as necessary for safety and/or assistance with social-emotional skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed