Ready for School: Our mission is to PREPARE CHILDREN for success in kindergarten by EQUIPPING parents and families through integrated SUPPORT of the Holland, Zeeland, and Hamilton communities.

Ready for School’s vision is seeing BIG potential in small children to build better places to live, work, and play. Our passion is early learning and collaborating with community partners to develop best practices that prepare children and families for success in school and in life. The kindergarten readiness camp summer experience is intended to be a partnership between Ready for School, our partner school districts, and parents. We realize that there is strength when we work together for the betterment of children and families.

Status: Temporary Employment

Compensation and Hours: $16.50/hour

Dates of Service: March 1, 2024 through August 11, 2024

Term: Flexible hours to accomplish independent tasks, with an active need to support daily activities of Kindergarten Readiness Camp during camp hours. 

Job Description: The Kindergarten Readiness Camp Program Assistant is tasked with supporting summer programming preparations and operations.

The Program Assistant is responsible to support the Director of Operations and the Coordinators of Programs & Services. They will work to support the student enrollment process ensuring families have an experience that are in align with Ready for School's values. Additionally, support all aspects of the day to day functioning of the Ready for School Kindergarten Readiness Camp.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Summer programming preparations and operations
• Provide ongoing support in the student application and enrollment process
• Support efforts to ensure all our summer staff meet room licensing requirements
• Support in the organization of camp materials before, during, and after camp
• Engage in the family, student, and staff assessment process
• Support sites by running essential materials to location and helping set up key events such: staff orientation and training,  summer kick-off events and open houses
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Experience working independently 

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated support of Ready for School’s mission
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with families from diverse backgrounds
• Agility and creativity to shift plans in order to meet the greatest needs of the program
• Dedication to working collaboratively 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and commitment to students and their families

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate special events
• Spanish fluency (preferred)

All candidates must pass a criminal background check and fulfill other regulations in working with young children.