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POSITION SUMMARY:
As an Assistant Counselor you would be responsible for assisting the Lead Counselor, under the direction of the Director of Child Care, with creating a positive atmosphere, engaging activities that are developmentally appropriate, and nurturing each child to their full potential. You would also assist the Childcare Supervisor with daily tasks to ensure safety and cleanliness.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Available May 18-Aug 5 during the weekdays.
Minimum Age: 18 years old
Passion for working with school aged children ages 5 -12
Hours Monday – Friday (AM Shift 7:15am – 12:00pm) (PM Shift 12:00pm – 5:15pm)
Provide TB test results every two years, provide a high school diploma, participate in fingerprinting through DCBS and background check processes, participate in childcare training. Complete annual evaluation and provide an annual professional development plan.
Requirements:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Relationship Skills
1. Able to care for and nurture school age children
2. Able to build genuine relationships with children and coworkers
3. Able to provide and create a welcoming atmosphere that is people centered and service oriented, greeting children by name, and responding to needs in a timely fashion
4. Be open, friendly, and approachable to children and parents
General Duties:
1. To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all
2. Provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere; maintain center cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and appearance
3. Punctual, reliable, creative and a self-starter
4. Perform both check in and checkout procedures
5. Ability to lead organized age appropriate activities, including songs, crafts, learning, and physical activities
6. Knows, understands, and consistently applies all safety rules
7. Communicates with parents and caregivers about their child’s activities/day
8. Posses a willingness to work with youth and have FUN
9. Able to be a role model for children in our programs
10. Communicate supply needs to operate programs
11. Attends all staff meetings and trainings as assigned
WORK ENVIORMENT:
Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping
Tolerate heat and humidity for extended periods of time
Noise Level – High
Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting your voice across a distance in normal and loud situations.
