What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Program Assistant position at University School of Milwaukee Corporation?
General Summary: Works with other program assistants (4) to support the Summer at USM classroom directors, teachers, and staff in the delivery of a broad range of classroom and camp duties leading to effective student learning, classroom management, instruction, operations, and logistics.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists in classroom instruction and recreational activities, on and off campus.
- Prepares and compiles instructional materials and equipment as directed by summer faculty.
- Serves as a resource and support to in the absence of the regular teacher; may assume the role of the substitute teacher when necessary.
- Supervises students.
- Helps students understand and follow classroom rules.
- Assists in teaching curricular lessons to students.
- Helps maintain a safe environment.
- Facilitates lunch duties with students.
- Works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administration to meet diverse needs of students.
- May involve supporting office staff, snack bar, lunch duty, or other duties as assigned.
- Attends weekly field trips to ensure attendance and safety.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Some knowledge in early childhood and/or elementary education.
- Skilled at effectively redirecting staff to ensure alignment with goals and priorities.
- Ability and desire to work with young children.
- Classroom management skills with the ability and desire to work with a diverse student body.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and maintain positive professional relationships.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with a strong degree of self- direction and motivation.
- High level of maturity, confidentiality, and assertiveness.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Flexibility and patience.
- Capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma, some college coursework preferred
- Some experience working in an educational environment preferred
