Job Summary
Implement developmentally appropriate activities that engage children ages 3-12 in various Recreational, Educational, and Cultural programs.
- Interactively lead, supervise, and provide instruction in various enrichment activities for children, including, but not limited to, Math, Reading, Sciences, Wellness, Sports, and Arts, following daily lesson plans.
- Assist the Camp administration team in setting up daily educational and recreational program activities (daily and weekly lesson plans).
- Adhere to the
DCF Licensing Child and Safety Checklist , such as monitoring within sight and sound, transitions tracking, etc.
Prepare activity materials and lessons each day at least three days in advance.Adhere to all activity schedules developed or approved by the Camp Director.Follow and implement guidelines for behavior and procedures for maintaining order and classroom management.Interactively assist all vendor services that provide instruction in your classroom.Assist the Camp administration team with completing paperwork related to accident / incident reports.Communicate effectively with children (ages 3-12 years), staff, and parents.Perform other related duties as assigned by the Camp administration team.Job Requirements
18 years of age or older.HS Diploma or GEDAt least one year experience supervising staff and working with children PREFERRED.Enjoy working with children.Required orientation within five days of hire :
Abusive Head Trauma Video (successfully completed)Child Maltreatment Training Video (successfully completed and renewed every two years)Mandated Reporter Training (successfully completed and renewed every two years)DPI Medication Training Video (successfully completed, demonstrates skill every year, and renewed every four years)A Registry Profile linked to the assigned Camp ProgramRequired trainings within 90 days / three months of hire :
Current CPR / AED certification (successfully completed and renewed CPR / AED certificationRequired trainings within 270 days / nine months of hire
(Your Registry profile will determine if you need the following trainings.)
Introduction to the Child Care Profession (successfully completed within 270 days of assuming the position)Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher (successfully completed within 270 days of assuming the position)Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to problem-solveAbility to develop lesson plansAbility and willingness to participate and engage children in all program activitiesAbility to communicate effectively with children (ages 3-12 years old), staff, and parentsPossess quality of patience, flexibility, understanding, acceptance, and careAbility to supervise and manage groups of children following developmentally appropriate practicesProficient in Microsoft Word and ExcelWorking Environment
Contributes as a team member to a friendly, cooperative, efficient, and professional out-of-school time environment.