Star Point Summer Camp Junior Teacher (15-18 Years Old)

OVERVIEW:

The StarPoint Summer Camp Junior Teacher is an individual between the ages of 15 and 18 years of age who works with the Family Programs and StarPoint staff to facilitate the StarPoint Summer Camp program (for youth in grades 1-6) for The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.  The Junior Teacher assists with lessons and activities while assuming a mentoring role for the StarPoint Summer Camp participants. The incumbents are assigned to one of three “cabins”: Trains (grades 1-2), Polar Bears (grades 3-4), or Race Cars (grades 5-6).

The Children’s Museum is building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates differences. We believe that collaboration and open dialogue among people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives best supports our vision and mission.

REPORTS TO:  Family Programs Manager

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Takes an active role in organizing and dispersing supplies for the StarPoint Summer Camp.
2. Takes directions and follows the lead of the StarPoint Teacher to maintain consistency in the classroom. Understands and uses positive behavioral guidance and strategies when interacting with StarPoint campers.
3. Collaborates as a team member to manage the classroom and StarPoint activities. Prepares and organizes camp lesson materials as needed.
4. Uses effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication to foster understanding with campers and StarPoint team. Provides excellent customer service to StarPoint campers and their families, as well as to all visitors, volunteers, and staff in the museum.
5. Follows all museum health and safety guidelines and maintains proper cleaning protocols. Monitors environment for hazards or sanitary concerns to ensure a safe and healthy learning experience.
6. Helps to maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios in the cabin or other areas of the museum and on field trips.
7. Adheres to instructions/guidelines set by classroom teachers.
8. Assists in other associated program duties assigned by classroom teacher and Family Programs staff.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be between the ages of 15-18 years old.
2. One (1) year of proven experience working with children
3. Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of settings and various weather conditions.
4. Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
5. Must be available for full Day One Orientation on June 5.
6. Must be available for full day training sessions on June 8, 9, 10.
7. Must be available full time for all the camp weeks –June 15-July 10, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
8. Must be available for StarPoint Open House (June 9, 5-8 p.m.) and the end of camp celebration (July 10, 5-8:30 p.m.).
9. Meets with Family Programs Instructors after each camp day for a mandatory debrief and overview of the next day.

*Special consideration given to those applicants who are part of the Museum Apprentice Program and/or were a previous StarPoint camper.

*Special consideration given to those applicants who are multi-lingual.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:       

1. Must be able to observe children, monitor appropriate behavior, facilitate activities, create schedules, and lead instructional programs.
2. Must be able to communicate extensively with children and staff.
3. Must be able to hear children’s voices and assist youth in emergency situations.
4. Must be able to create and prepare program materials for distribution to groups of youth.
5. Must be able to lift 25 lbs (can be accommodated as needed).
6. Must move at a child’s pace, stand, kneel or sit for extended periods of time; must have stamina to endure summer temperatures and humidity in an outdoor environment