Job Details
Job Location
Head Start Patterson - Baltimore, MD
Position Type
Seasonal
Description
SUMMARY
Assumes primary responsibility for supervising campers throughout the camp day and implementing Camp St. Vincents academic and social skills curriculum. Creates a safe, friendly and fun camp environment for campers, volunteers and staff.
PRIMARY DUTIES

1. Responsible for leading and supervising campers in their assigned groups throughout the day during instructional periods, large group gatherings, special activities, field trips, breakfast and lunch.
2. Plans, coordinates, and directs math and reading activities according to the specified curriculum with emphasis on skills that are both grade and age appropriate of campers that attend camp.
3. Prepares and submits lesson plans, 5 days prior to each session, to Director.
4. Prepares grade and age appropriate activities for swimming, athletics and the psycho social groups.
5. Makes full use of supplies provided, as well as able to provide additional supplies/resources to help enhance the effectiveness of the said program.
6. Makes sure campers are supervised and complies with camp discipline policies at all times and that proper safety and first aid procedures are carried out.
7. Ensures that program and storage areas are kept clean and orderly at all times.
8. Maintains an inventory of supplies, and submits requests as needed.

SECONDARY DUTIES

1. Attends pre-camp training and orientation program and participates in advance planning prior to the start of camp.
2. Participates in weekly instructors meetings.
3. Promotes good camp spirit and unity.
4. Serves as a Bus Counselor on scheduled dates agreed upon in advance, and on an emergency basis, as needed.
5. Other as assigned within the scope of the position.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

1. Assists with and attends special events held by the Center and St. Vincent de Paul as necessary.

1. Upholds the vision, mission and values of St. Vincent de Paul.
2. Attends all staff meetings and other meetings as required/directed.
3. Supports a welcoming and positive environment for volunteers and works with them effectively.
4. Other duties as requested by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Two years of college education; BA or BS preferred, or appropriate certifications.
2. Experience in teaching children; professional educators with expertise are preferred.
3. Possess creative abilities and appreciation of the outdoor, natural environment.
4. Ability to commit to 8 weeks of uninterrupted.3d work and pre and post camp planning meetings.
5. Capable of planning and implementing, daily activities through verbal and written communication (daily lesson plans).
6. A genuine liking for children and outdoor camp life.
7. Emotional maturity, integrity, and high moral character
8. Successful completion of background screening.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Environmental conditions:

Primarily Indoor Work Primarily Outdoor work

1. Type of work:
   SEDENTARY WORK: Lifting 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying small articles and occasional walking and standing.

LIGHT WORK: Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. It involves sitting most of the time with a degree of pushing/pulling of arm/or leg controls.
XMEDIUM WORK: Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects up to 25 pounds.
HEAVY WORK: Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects no more than 50 pounds.