Meadowood Secondary Program Leader - Summer 2025

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established educational institution dedicated to community recreation! This role involves leading engaging activities for youth, fostering inclusivity, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to serving as positive role models, with the opportunity to develop new skills and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children. With a flexible schedule and a supportive atmosphere, this position is perfect for those passionate about education and community service. Don't miss the chance to be part of an enriching experience that shapes young minds and promotes diversity!

Qualifications

• Commitment to community impact and serving as a role model for youth.
• Experience in planning activities for elementary-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom and outdoor activities for groups of up to 20 students.
• Cultivate a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Community Engagement

Communication Skills

Behavior Management

Inclusivity

Bilingual Proficiency (Spanish or Hmong)

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Department Overview:

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses.

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!

Anticipated Start Date: 06/16/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable): 08/15/2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail: Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week: Minimum: 15 Maximum: 18.5

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 12:10 pm-5:45 pm

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum: Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $16.75

Number of Positions: 2

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Demonstrate commitment to community impact and serving as a positive role model for youth.
2. Punctual and reliable attendance for all scheduled shifts.
3. Participation in required staff training, meetings, and professional development opportunities.
4. Reliable and responsive communication via email.
5. A willingness to learn and develop new skills in support of MSCR's mission.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in planning and leading activities for elementary-aged children.
2. Experience in behavior management and classroom support.
3. Demonstrated ability to create and foster an inclusive environment.
4. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Hmong.
5. Current CPR certification and First Aid certification.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

1. Lead daily classroom and outdoor activities for groups of up to 20 students.
2. Cultivate a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment and ensure student safety by accounting for their whereabouts at all times.
3. Support students' development in math and reading.
4. Manage student behavior and provide necessary support.
5. Supervise students on field trips, including activities such as swimming and other outdoor experiences.
6. Maintain a clean and organized classroom.
7. Communicate effectively with supervisors and parents as needed.
8. Other duties as assigned. Placement will be determined based upon program needs.

Physical Demands: NA

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/