Parks & People works to sustain and improve Baltimore's parks and open spaces through public-private partnerships. Since 1984, P&P has a history of making investments in green park projects to revitalize neighborhoods and is a major provider of programs to allow children, youth and adults to learn, grow and explore their natural environment. Our vision is to ensure that everyone in Baltimore is connected to nature, their community and each other through vibrant parks and green spaces.
SuperKids Camp is a six-week academic enrichment program designed to help elementary school-aged students in Baltimore City improve or maintain their scholastic skills during the summer months. We focus our efforts in the following areas - reading, environmental literacy, character development, basic math skills, and fostering an appreciation of the environment through hands-on learning and field trips.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY: This position provides day-to-day management and leadership of a program site with 60-125 students and 5-10 staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Coordinate Camp Site Activities and Logistics
a. Ensure adherence to schedule through smooth and timely transition between daily activities
b. Assist in coordination of field trips and transportation
c. Attend all enrichment activities, as scheduled
d. Ensure the safety and welfare of participants and staff assigned to site
e. Manage campsite in accord with guidelines and P&P policy
f. Oversee maintenance of records including student files, attendance records, and disciplinary actions taken
g. Serve as camp liaison with parents, partners, and volunteers
h. Oversee compliance with policies of food service program
i. Contribute to final report on accomplishments of summer programs
j. Manage safe storage, distribution and return of participant medication
k. Maintain effective and consistent communication with Assistant Director of Operations and Assistant Director of Academics
l. Facilitate daily meetings with Academic Mentor to ensure quality instruction and that effective management is provided in all classrooms.
m. Facilitate scheduled and consistent meetings with all site staff to ensure staff are adhering to camp policies and are receiving communications and updates from senior camp administration.
n. Attend all required staffing meetings, as scheduled.
o. Oversee and enforce all COVID-19 safety precautions and policies
2. Supervise, Coach and Evaluate Staff
a. Assist staff in class and behavioral management techniques
b. Provide support to Academic Mentor with content delivery and coordinate additional training as needed
c. Complete and submit performance evaluations for staff
d. Review and approve staff time submissions, and perform other routine operational tasks
e. Cultivate, reinforce and promote a positive camp culture
3. Review weekly progress with curricula and enrichment activities
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requirements
•Bachelor's degree in education or other related field
•1-2 years of experience in supervisory or program management position
•Knowledge of learning styles and methods of delivery
•Ability to prepare lesson plans and training activities
•Experience in summer camp or other OST program management
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•Proficient in computer systems and MS Office software
•Good oral/written communication skills
•People skills and high energy needed to organize and motivate youth and staff
•Analysis and synthesis ability needed to link goals of the program with the needs of camp site
•Good time-management skills needed to handle multiple, concurrent activities, which are often associated with deadlines
•Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Preferences
•Education or youth program management experience
•Knowledge of recreation centers and public-school education curriculum
•Prior P&P summer programs experience
•Working knowledge or fluency in another language, especially Spanish or French
•Working knowledge of the Google Suite, including Google Classroom
•Working knowledge of video conferencing software