What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kindergarten Camp Instructor position at Pacific Northern Academy?

Job Title: Kindergarten Camp Instructor

Job Classification: Temporary, full time; no more than 40 hours per week

Hours: Varies (6-8 hrs shifts scheduled between 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., M-F)

Compensation: $21 , DOE

Certified Classroom teachers with 5 years of experience pay scale starts at $30 an hr

Position Purpose:

This position is responsible for developing and teaching thematic camp activities for students in Kindergarten each day. Camp Instructors also lead morning meetings and closing circles and supervise students during lunch and/or recess.

Essential Job Functions:

The Kindergarten Instructor is responsible for developing and presenting innovative and engaging lessons as well as providing supervision and care to students during the camp day.

Duties include:

Develop and lead fun and engaging project based learning experiences
Lead daily morning meetings, large group songs, games, closing circle
Facilitate activities designed to focus on teamwork, communication, leadership skills, trust, and social development
Mentor, support, and empower Camp Assistants
Communicating effectively with all staff, parents, and children
Support the social-emotional development of the students
Actively supervise and engage with students during choice time, outdoor play, games, etc.
Maintain the safety and wellbeing of the students
Complete necessary documentation including incident and accident reports

Relationships:

This position reports directly to the Camp Director, but may work independently, and as a team, with camp assistants, or other instructors.

Equipment Used:

Tools and material related to the creation of art, science, engineering projects. Training will be provided on Makerspace tools and equipment.

The ideal candidate will:

Demonstrate knowledge of Kindergarten age group and development
Demonstrate genuine concern, kindness, and respect to all staff, parents and children
Display a high level of integrity and responsibility
Teach youth in a respectful manner
Apply firm, yet fair discipline
Be a self-starter, able to work independently as well as effectively contribute as part of a team
Complete all paperwork; follow camp policies and procedures
Be an enthusiastic member of the Create Academy team

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in education or education related field or specialized discipline (for example: art, music, language, outdoor education) preferred or

4 years experience working with children in an educational setting, or

a combination of education and experience equal to 4 years

Must be a minimum of 18 years of ageClean background check Adult/Pediatric First Aid/ CPR certified.

Physical Aspects of the Job:

Work environment is typical of a school and art studio environment however this position involves daily exposure to weather elements. Candidates must possess adequate vision, hearing acuity, physical ability, strength, and stamina to perform the required responsibilities of activities associated with supervision and program delivery; ability to lift 35 pounds.

Check out our staff website:

https://pacificnorthern.org/create-academy/work-at-summer-camp/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

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