Youth Enrichment Instructor (Day Camp Instructor)

The Summer Learning Collaborative, Inc.•New Castle, DE

6d•$17 - $20

About The Position

SummerCollab co-creates youth programs that energize kids to love learning, play wildly and believe in the power of their unique talents. We envision a world filled with imaginative, confident young people who believe in their unique talents, intelligence and unlimited possibility. Our signature programs provide new experiences and rich activities designed to narrow learning gaps in low income communities. We focus on cultivating self-worth, self-discovery, and meaningful human connection. Through these programs, kids learn to be vulnerable, persistent and curious while exploring new experiences. A side effect of this work is improved confidence, academic engagement and performance. SummerCollab’s signature programs provide program participants with opportunities to receive mentoring, literacy support, and participate in new experiences in our variety of academic clubs. Youth Enrichment Instructors plan and implement daily programming at the assigned site while providing supervision of program participants.

Requirements

Experience working with children grades K-8 is required.
The ideal candidate is 18 years or older
The candidate must have obtained their School Age Site Assistant certification from the Department of Education.

Responsibilities

Supervises and leads program participants through daily lesson plans in a variety of assigned enrichment options while they maintain staff to child ratios
Ensures all prep work is complete prior to carrying out the day’s plans
Maintains all program supplies in a neat and organized manner and notifies supervisors of any supplies needed at least two weeks prior to or as discovered if they are running low
Provides direction and guidance for Youth Enrichment Staff in each assigned activity
Build strong relationships while implementing trauma-sensitive approaches to support program participants
Maintains relationships and communication with all families enrolled in the program
Facilitates all required assessments and proper tracking of results
Complies with and consistently enforces procedures related to program operations, safety, and behavior management
Takes accurate attendance on prescribed schedule and tracks data in designated electronic system to include all program participant transitions between activities, meal times, arrival and departure
Assists the Site Leader as needed with day-to-day operations related to activities
Assist the Site Leader with the planning and implementation of family events
Maintains a high level of professionalism throughout all interactions
Responds to all communication (email, text or phone) from SummerCollab Leadership within one business day
Completes all required training, health appraisal and background checks as required
Completes all other duties as assigned by the Site Leader or other SummerCollab Leadership Team members