Afterschool Program: Program Staff

Camp Fire Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Snack provided during shift

Professional Development and Training

Freshbenies Telehealth service

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid time off accrual

Retirement 403 B Annuity

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Camp Fire Alaska is seeking a Program Staff member for the School Age Program, with shifts 2:00pm–6:00pm, Monday to Friday. You will supervise groups of youth in after-school activities, including arts, sports and structured play, ensuring a safe, engaging environment.

Position offers 20–25 hours per week with potential for additional meetings and summer program work. Prior experience with kids is preferred; CPR/First Aid and related certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 (we are prioritizing 18+ due to licensing).
• Must be able to transport yourself to work.
• Flexible in work location and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities with groups of youth.
• Support school-age program operations 2:00pm–6:00pm, Mon–Fri.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Youth program experience

Flexible schedule

Transportation to work

Job description

Camp Fire Alaska Program Staff

*Due to our current staffing needs we are prioritizing hiring staff that have full shift availability*

If you're looking for a fun job where you get to play with and help kids, then this is the job for you. Camp Fire Alaska aims to help youth develop social, emotional, physical, and academic skills that will help them see and reach their full potential. We do that by facilitating hands-on, educational activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, structured play and more, all in a safely organized after school program setting.

Join our team and engage in work that supports Camp Fire’s Promise to provide youth with the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice and discover who they are!

School Age Program (August - May) Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Optional guaranteed continued employment June-July in one of our summer programs (positions/hours/pay varies)

Pay: $18.03/hour

*$18.56/hour after 6 months*

Available Locations: Multiple

Position:

Program Staff:Work between 20 -25 hours per week (average), supervising activities with groups of youth.

4 hours daily of site time, up to 1-2 additional hours daily for meetings and trainings (times vary)

Requirements –

• Minimum age limit is 16 years old (we are currently prioritizing staff 18 and older due to licensing ratio requirements)
• Ability to transport yourself to work (school site, Camp Fire office)
• Be flexible in work assignment (may be sent, as needed, to a different work location)

Preferred -

• Experience working with kids in a group setting is preferred
• Experience, training, or education in youth development, education, or recreation is preferred

Required Certifications:

• Adult/Child/Infant CPR, AED & First Aid
• Food Worker Card
• Mandated Reporter training certificate
• Health & Safety certificate

BENEFITS:

• Snack provided during shift
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities
• Freshbenies Telehealth service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Benefits for employees working 20+ hours/week
• Paid Holidays
• Paid time off accrual
• Retirement 403 B Annuity
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave

*All applicants who are offered employment with Camp Fire Alaska will be subjected to reference checks and a criminal history check through the Alaska Background Check Program. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of both the reference checks and criminal history check in accordance withMunicipalityof AnchorageChild Care Licensing regulations.

Camp Fire Alaska Inclusion Statement:

Camp Fire believes in the dignity and the intrinsic worth of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support young people and adults of all abilities and disabilities, experiences, races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, citizenship or immigration status, religion and non-religion, and any other category people use to define themselves or others.