What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Camp Instructor (Youth Enrichment Instructor) position at The Summer Learning Collaborative, Inc.?
OUR STORY
SummerCollab co-creates youth programs that energize kids to love learning, play wildly and believe in the power of their unique talents. We envision a world filled with imaginative, confident young people who believe in their unique talents, intelligence and unlimited possibility. Our signature programs provide new experiences and rich activities designed to narrow learning gaps in low income communities. We focus on cultivating self-worth, self-discovery, and meaningful human connection. Through these programs, kids learn to be vulnerable, persistent and curious while exploring new experiences. A side effect of this work is improved confidence, academic engagement and performance.
YOUR ROLE
SummerCollab’s signature programs provide program participants with opportunities to receive mentoring, literacy support, and participate in new experiences in our variety of academic clubs. Youth Enrichment Instructors plan and implement daily programming at the assigned site while providing supervision of program participants.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises and leads program participants through daily lesson plans in a variety of assigned enrichment options while they maintain staff to child ratios
- Ensures all prep work is complete prior to carrying out the day’s plans
- Maintains all program supplies in a neat and organized manner and notifies supervisors of any supplies needed at least two weeks prior to or as discovered if they are running low
- Provides direction and guidance for Youth Enrichment Staff in each assigned activity
- Build strong relationships while implementing trauma-sensitive approaches to support program participants
- Maintains relationships and communication with all families enrolled in the program
- Facilitates all required assessments and proper tracking of results
- Complies with and consistently enforces procedures related to program operations, safety, and behavior management
- Takes accurate attendance on prescribed schedule and tracks data in designated electronic system to include all program participant transitions between activities, meal times, arrival and departure
- Assists the Site Leader as needed with day-to-day operations related to activities
- Assist the Site Leader with the planning and implementation of family events
- Maintains a high level of professionalism throughout all interactions
- Responds to all communication (email, text or phone) from SummerCollab Leadership within one business day
- Completes all required training, health appraisal and background checks as required
- Completes all other duties as assigned by the Site Leader or other SummerCollab Leadership Team members
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
SummerCollab seeks positive, passionate educators with the desire to motivate youth to learn and grow. The ideal candidate is proactive, flexible and open to constructive feedback, willing and eager to build upon practices as an educator. He/she will demonstrate strengths in communication and classroom management, as well as the ability to address classroom challenges quickly and effectively. Experience working with children grades K-8 is required. The ideal candidate is 18 years or older and has a growth mindset, a strong belief in student-centered learning, and the drive to help program participants become excited about learning! The candidate must have obtained their School Age Site Assistant certification from the Department of Education.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
SummerCollab is an equal opportunity employer that strives to be a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, partners, community, volunteers, contractors, and vendors. We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and ensure that all voices are valued and heard.
SummerCollab does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression/identity, age, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical ability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
Salary : $17 - $20
