What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher - Aftercare/Summer Camp - Part Time position at Kids in Distress?
Job Description
Job Description
Kids in Distress (KID) of Fort Lauderdale, FL is looking to hire a part-time Assistant for our Aftercare and Summer Camp program. If you are talented, creative and love working with children, we encourage you to apply!
This position is year-round and is responsible for the daily direct care and supervision of the children in the KID Aftercare and Summer Camp Program. This includes providing reading and homework support, leading structured physical education activities, leading social skills lessons, supporting project-based learning in summer camp, supervising children on field trips, and being involved in a variety of kid-friendly learning and enrichment activities. The assistant must establish and maintain a structured learning environment that is safe, nurturing, and enriching.
Skills / Requirements :
- Must be willing to work 2 P.M. - 6 P.M. Monday - Friday during the school year; and 1 P.M. - 6 P.M. Monday - Friday during the summer camp, with the ability to work additional hours during camp.
- Must have the required 45 hours of DCF Child Care Training.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must possess a valid Florida driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
- Must be willing to drive a 14-passenger company van for picking up students and transporting students on field trips.
- Experience working in an after school or summer camp setting with elementary school students is required.
- Basic computer skills including keeping and maintaining database of outcome measures.
- Ability to maintain calm during stressful and potentially violent situations, handle pressure effectively and de-escalate individuals when necessary.
- Must be able to sit, bend, crouch, kneel, or otherwise get down to a non-threatening position, often on the floor, to maximize opportunities to teach, play, and nurture the children. Must be able to lift, hold, and carry children up to the age of 11, weighing up to 100 lbs. Staff members must be able to run, jump, and otherwise engage the children in strenuous activities that are age appropriate for the children.
- CPR and First Aid Certificate or must obtain certification upon hire.
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Kids In Distress is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.
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