What are the responsibilities and job description for the KINDER CAMP INSTRUCTOR position at Good Samaritan Center Of San Antonio?
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Job Title: Kinder Camp Instructor
Department: Family Services
Reports To: Early Childhood Program Manager
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Revision Date: April 2025
Who is Good Samaritan?
Good Samaritan Community Services is a 501(c) 3 organization that serves communities that are being underserved by traditional community support. We provide a continuum of integrated services to more than 3,500 individuals from the age of 6 weeks to 93. We serve more than 1,200 families via offices and locations in San Antonio, Brownsville, and other parts of South and West Texas.
Good Samaritan began as mission of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in 1939 and became an institution of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas in 1951 under the leadership of Bishop Everett Jones. Since the inception of our ministry, we have focused on serving the health and education, and social and emotional needs of our neighbors.
Our mission to "actively serve as a catalyst for change, supporting youth, individuals, and families by providing excellent community services to overcome economic poverty.” We do this through a continuum of services designed to stabilize families, establish nurturing relationships, and foster self-sufficiency in those we serve through the programs and support we
provide via our Family Services and Youth and Teen Departments.
Position Summary
The Kinder Camp Instructor is responsible for teaching and supervising assigned students, ages 4-5, with appropriate learning experiences designed to prepare them for kindergarten by promoting the learning of language, communication, social-emotional, and cognitive and creative development. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, activities related to classroom quality and compliance with assessments.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in early childhood, family studies, education, or other related field from accredited college or university required.
- Valid Texas Teaching Credential preferred.
- CPR certification required or the ability to obtain prior to starting.
- Experience with implementing Frog Street Curriculum preferred.
- Experience teaching pre-school or school age youth in an educational setting required.
- Knowledge of word processing software and e-mail required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate adherence to the CORE values of Good Samaritan Community Services.
- Plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students ages 4-5 with a focus on kinder readiness skills.
- Supervise students in a class setting.
- Assess, monitor, and evaluate student outcomes.
- Communicate and interact with parents regarding their child’s progress.
- Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
- Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices according to the Camp Good Sam Jr./Kinder Camp program model.
- Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Attend recruitment meetings with Early Childhood Program Manager when available.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Early Childhood Program Manager.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Work Environment
This position operates in professional office and school environments.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, one must be able to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk, hear, type, and occasionally lift between 25-50 pounds of machinery and other items. These physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Travel
Some local travel is required.
Expected Hours of Work
This is a seasonal, summer position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Employment begins on June 2nd and ends on June 30th.
Benefits and Compensation
Salary is $25.00/hourly. A competitive compensation package will be offered for this position based upon the successful candidate’s education, skills, and experience.
Salary : $25
