Camp Horizons Assistant Staff (Approx. 20 positions)

HASTINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 200; Hastings (MN); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Camp Horizons is seeking enthusiastic individuals for summer positions working with school-aged children. Responsibilities include implementing activities, providing guidance, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in child development and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One year experience working with school-aged children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement enrichment and recreational activities for up to 15 children.
• Provide behavior guidance and disciplinary action as needed.
• Develop supportive relationships with participants and families.

Skills

Child Development

Behavior Guidance

Communication

Education

College credits in Psychology, Child Development, Education

Job description

General Information

Camp Horizons currently has multiple positions open for summer. Hours will range between 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. for a total of no more than 40 hours a week.

Children participate in a variety of academic enrichment, recreational and cultural activities that informally support learning and social development. Life and social skills, such as cooperation, teamwork, and problem solving are fostered in a caring and accepting environment.

Reporting Relationships

Works directly under the general supervision of the School Age Care Coordinator; work direction provided by Site Leads.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• One years’ experience working with school-aged children preferred
• College credits in Psychology, Child Development, Education or a related field
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates are desirable
  
  

Responsibilities

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the duties below.

• Independently implement appropriate enrichment and recreational activities planned by Site Leads for a group of up to 15 children and/or jointly responsible for leading larger groups in cooperation with other staff.
• Provide appropriate behavior guidance and disciplinary action as needed.
• Develop supportive relationships with Camp Horizon's participants and families.
• Build community and establish a welcoming, engaging, respectful, cooperative environment.
• Teach and model social skills, personal responsibility, problem solving, respect, and related skills.
• Carry out appropriate health and safety procedures.
• Must participate with children in active indoor and outdoor recreational activities including swimming and walking.
• Implement and actively support the policies, procedures, and goals of the District and Camp Horizons.
• Maintain a clean, attractive environment in programming areas.
• Practice effective teamwork; work cooperatively and collaboratively with co-workers and school staff.
• Report to work on time and complete assigned hours.
• Attend all required staff development sessions and staff meetings.
• Follow child accountability and supervision of children procedures.
• Provide accommodations for children with special needs and modify activities as needed to ensure respectful inclusion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Beginning knowledge of child development.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures for young children.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to implement appropriate program experiences by carrying out provided activity plans.
• Ability to actively supervise and participate with children in all activities.
• Ability to be solely responsible for a group of up to 15 children.
• Ability to use positive methods of behavior guidance.
• Ability to make decisions with minimum assistance.
• Ability to ride a school bus to accompany children on field trips.
• Ability to walk two miles on uneven terrain, lift 20 pounds, and accompany children in the water on swimming field trips.
• Ability to relate to children and their parents/guardians with respect, enthusiasm, warmth, friendliness, sensitivity, patience, and cooperation.
• Ability to work effectively with children and their parents/guardians who represent a wide range of social, economic, racial, and ethnic groups and level of ability.
• Ability to effectively implement accommodations and interventions for students with special needs to ensure respectful inclusion of all students in programming.
• Ability to be flexible and work cooperatively with co-workers and school staff.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
  
  

Compensation/Benefits

• $15.30 / Hour per the non contracted rates of pay.
• This position does not qualify for benefits.