WR Kinders Camp Assistant Teacher (Temporary, Part-time)

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?  Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

This position is contingent upon the successful acquisition of additional funding and may be subject to modification or termination based on the availability of resources.

POSITION SUMMARY:

World Relief seeks a Kinders Camp Assistant Teacher responsible for working closely with the camp teachers in planning and implementing classroom learning, outdoor activities, individual student supports, student paperwork, and parent and volunteer engagement needs.   

• Provide in-class support to summer camp teachers including classroom set-up and clean up, collecting required supplies, and assisting with games and other activities planned by the teacher. 
• Provide group supervision whenever teachers need to be away from the class, especially on the playground and at mealtimes.   
• Assist with behavior standards and positive supports for children and parents/caregivers, support with any parent communications needed.   
• Lead simple activities such as recess sports and time-filler games.   
• Assist in facilitating outdoor activities and field trips.   
• Build rapport with each student in the class, carefully ensuring every individual receives equal, unbiased care.   
• Support specific students who may need additional care, by spending 1:1 time walking them through the day, providing co-regulation, and helping them participate in projects and activities     
• Assist the teacher in providing guidance to volunteers, parents, and other adults supporting the program   
• Pro-actively communicate with teachers and other team members or the Supervisor on any issues or needs as they arise   
• Support with any transportation needs of families including driving them to and from the camp.   
• Support in administering assessments, and other data and reporting tasks, including completing or compiling day-to-day paperwork.   
• Maintain clean and orderly classroom spaces, play areas, and supplies’ areas.
• Steward learning materials and camp host facility carefully.   
• Actively participate in all team and camp meetings.   
• Comply with all agency policies and protocols.   
• Other related tasks as assigned. 

• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• At least 1-2 years of formal experience working with young children in an early learning program, ideally English language learners or 1-2 two years of college/associate degree in a related field (i.e., education, child development, school counseling, TESOL)      
• Current First Aid and CPR certification   
• King County Food Worker Card    
• Driving required; Valid Driver’s License required, passing motor vehicle background check and any additional background screening required by WRWW.    
• Demonstrated ability to work sensitively and effectively in cross-cultural settings       

• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, collaboratively and positively with students, volunteers, other teachers, and World Relief Staff.    
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.    
• Ability to handle or organize multiple tasks at one time.    
• Flexibility and adaptability to rapidly changing environment and strong classroom management skills.    
• Individuals with lived immigrant experience encouraged to apply.    
• Language proficiency: Dari, Ukrainian, Swahili, Arabic, and Spanish.   

World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time employees.

World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Salary : $24 - $24