What are the responsibilities and job description for the One on One Aide position at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities?
One on One Aide
Summer Camp Students
Organizational Summary
The Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities celebrates and elevates the human condition with engaging arts, humanities, education, and entertainment that expand the cultural landscape for everyone. The Arvada Center strives to create and maintain an inclusive and welcoming environment for all artists, actors, staff, volunteers, and patrons.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Patron Experience and Volunteer Manager, the One on One Aide assists students in age from 5-15 with cognitive, developmental, and/or physical disabilities, in addition to neurodivergent students and diverse learners who need general support in performing and visual arts summer camp programming at the Arvada Center. One on One aides also support summer camp instructors in creating inclusive and nurturing learning environments.
One on One Aides are scheduled from 9:00-4:00 Monday-Friday throughout the ten weeks of summer camp programming spanning early June through mid-August.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with summer camp instructors to modify curriculum and teaching materials to suit the needs of students requiring additional support
- Provide individualized one on one support to help campers complete projects/performances
- Provide one-on- one tutorials when necessary along with accommodations and modifications as necessary
- Communicate with Education summer camp team and student families to support students’ social-emotional well being by implementing positive behavior support strategies
- Attend and participate in all required meetings and trainings
Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of various disabilities, special education strategies, and assistive technologies.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with summer camp students, families, and staff
- Must possess a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in providing support to children in formal or informal learning environments
- Applicants should be reliable, flexible, and adaptable to changing circumstances
- Ability to collaborate and effectively communicate with all levels of personnel, patrons, and general public in a cooperative and positive manner as a representative of the Arvada Center
- A background check is required
Compensation
This is a part-time, nonexempt position earning $25 per hour and is eligible for paid sick leave.
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability or any other status protected by state or local law. Candidates from traditionally marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
Application Instructions
Send an email with your resume and cover letter as PDF to with the job title in the subject line.
Applications accepted until March 7, 2025.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Arvada, CO 80003 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25
