Summer Camp Coordinator Assistant

Who We Are
For 35 years, El Buen Samaritano (El Buen) has been a trusted community resource for Latino and immigrant families in Central Texas, serving more than 30,000 individuals annually through innovative, culturally relevant food access, health literacy, and education programming.
Visit our website to learn more about our organization: https://elbuen.org/
Job Description
El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission (“El Buen”) seeks a Summer Camp Coordinator Assistant. As part of the team, you will provide support to the Youth Development Coordinators and supervision of groups of children in an academic, recreational, and/or enrichment setting during Summer Camp. You will ensure the safety of the students while assisting in the development and execution of a program plan which occurs during Summer Camp. Depending on the program, position may lead a project, activity, or tutor students in advanced academic subjects. This position will be in an in-person environment, Monday – Thursday from 8:30am – 3:30pm starting June 3rd – August 1 (With a week break from July 1st – 4th). Essential Functions: 

• Assist with leading and supervising a group of students, approximately 15-20 during Summer Camp programming in June and July.
• Works with youth development coordinators to develop and implement a schedule of activities which meet the physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs of the children. These will include individual and group activities.
• Contributes to the development of and implements age-appropriate STEAM lesson plans and activities, including social/emotional learning that engage all participants and adapts activities as needed.
• Identifies educational and behavioral goals of individual children and groups of children and implements STEAM curriculum that actualizes goals, engaging in ongoing evaluation and adjustment as needed.
• When on-site, ensures that the children are properly supervised at all times.
• Assigns tasks to volunteers and supervises their interactions with students, parents and peers.
• Ensures program requirements are met on a daily basis.
• Attends daily meetings with the youth team and supervisor.
• Lead and teach the class when Youth Development Coordinator is not available.
• Assists youth development coordinators in distributing healthy snacks or meals as per the Central Texas Food Bank afterschool and summer meal service program standards.
• Promotes and models desired behavior and actions, healthy habits, proper hygiene, and physical activity.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by keeping the youth classrooms clean and organized, cleaning the facility and toys as necessary, and removing physical hazards in the classrooms or on the courtyard or El Buen facilities, reports safety and health issues immediately to supervisor or maintenance.
• Understands and implements emergency procedures in case of fire, tornados, or other emergencies; when necessary, administers First-Aid/CPR

Additional Job Duties:

• Assists with student registration, placement examinations and test scoring.
• Helps maintain files and database; assists in preparing student records as well as class attendance, registration and report cards for each individual student.

• May provide additional support throughout the family literacy department.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

• Bi-lingual required (English/Spanish)
• Graduation from high school and a CDA or Associates in Early Childhood.
• At least one year of experience working with youth required.
• Demonstrated experience working with children in a group setting.
• Understanding of teaching strategies for working with learning differences
• Demonstrated competency assisting with basic math, reading and other elementary level schoolwork.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity working with our clients and Spanish-speakers.
• Excellent skills in English language skills (writing, reading and verbal)
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to relate well to young children in an encouraging and positive way.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); ability to learn and utilize document creation software such as Adobe Acrobat and databases.
• Must pass all required criminal history background checks; have a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Ability to use technology to facilitate virtual lessons, attend meetings, and provide student support.

The qualifications and physical demands listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the ADA to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Disclaimer:The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Job Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: $15.00
 

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