Description

Position Title: Part-Time Summer Camp Nurse (on site Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays)

Reports to: Vice President of Academic Programs

Program Overview: 

The Steppingstone Scholars Program, a program of The Steppingstone Foundation, provides academic, social-emotional, and college-readiness services to Boston students, beginning as early as fifth grade and continuing all the way through college graduation. This summer, Steppingstone will enroll 240 rising fifth, sixth and seventh grade Scholars. The program will last for 6 weeks and will be held in person at Milton Academy in Milton, MA.

Position Overview: 

The Summer Camp Nurse, in collaboration with program leadership, will be responsible for the health and wellness of Steppingstone Scholars and staff. The nurse will coordinate care to students on campus and will consult with program leadership and staff regarding health and safety protocols. The program location is Milton Academy and the hours are 7:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. 

Pay Rate: $40.00 per hour

Important Dates:

Summer Orientation: June 25-26, 2024

Program Dates: July 1-August 9, 2024 (no program July 4-5)

Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of Steppingstone’s health and safety protocols
• Provide first aid treatment to Scholars, and occasionally staff, as needed
• Administer medication as needed
• Check in with families of Scholars who are injured or who report or exhibit symptoms of illness, including COVID-19
• Develop care plans for Scholars as needed, in coordination with other staff
• Keep detailed records of all visits to the Nurse’s Office

Requirements

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Nursing degree required; LPN or RN license preferred
• Knowledge of many areas of health, including mental health
• Knowledge of state health regulations and CDC guidelines regarding the COVID-19 virus
• Basic Life Support or CPR certification
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Ability to assess situations and act quickly
• Demonstrated commitment to educational and racial equity in college access and success
• Successful experience working with upper elementary and/or middle-grade students in an urban, multicultural setting
• Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Arabic, or Haitian Creole a plus
• Experience in Boston Public Schools a plus

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

• As a condition of employment, all Steppingstone employees, including full-time, part-time, temporary and contract employees, and interns, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To be considered fully vaccinated, individuals must have received two doses of the approved Pfizer/Moderna COVID-19 vaccine or single dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, and remain up to date with all boosters recommended by the CDC prior to the finalization of the hiring process. Finalists will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law. Applicants should be aware that for external-facing roles, particularly those involving close contact with students, accommodations that involve remaining unvaccinated against COVID-19 may not be deemed reasonable. Steppingstone will engage in the interactive accommodation process on an individualized basis in light of each particular role.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume detailing your skills and qualifications for the position.

Steppingstone Core Values

Power of One

• We honor every voice and believe we are strongest when we work together.
• We recognize, respect, and nurture the fullness and complexity of each member of our community.
• We believe in the power of belonging and seek to create a welcoming and inclusive culture.

Walk the Walk

• We partner with every Scholar and family, supporting them holistically throughout their own educational journey.
• We work with clear and measurable purpose, using data to drive collective decision-making and challenge assumptions.
• We create spaces for difficult conversations to transform our thinking and move us forward.

Embrace Growth

• We strive to operate as an anti-racist organization and commit to continuous learning and action in the service of this goal.
• We provide opportunities for everyone in our community to flourish and reach their full potential.
• We make time for reflection, learn from past experiences, and take initiative in response to changing needs and new ideas.

A candidate will be found unsuitable for employment with Steppingstone and automatically disqualified if they use threatening language or behavior either written, verbal, or physical during any phase of the interview process.

The Steppingstone Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or handicap, as defined by law.