Child Camp Leader

Supervised by:                  Youth Programs Supervisor, Child Programs Coordinator

Supervises:                        N/A

Salary Range:                    NE4 - $16.16 - $21.83 per hour

Hiring Range:                    $16.16 - $19.02 per hour DOQ.

FLSA status:                       Non-ExemptOpen Until filled or for at least one week.

This position will be primarily substitutional through the end of May, with potential, as-needed hours limited to the following shifts: 3:45 - 6:15p Monday - Thursday, and 7:15a - 6:15p Fridays. Additional hours may be available March 17th - 21st (spring break). Beginning June 6th, seasonal part- and full-time hours (20-40 hours/week) will be available Monday - Friday 7:15a - 6:15p, through August 15th (summer camp).

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Primary Responsibility:  The Child Camp Program Leader helps to plan and organize the Child Camp Program for children 5-12 years, and is responsible for helping with the care, education and recreational activities of all participating children.  The Program Leader is responsible for direct implementation of the curriculum as designed by the Youth Programs Supervisor.  Other duties include general clerical work; ensuring program complies with State standards; parent communication and program promotion. This position is primarily grant funded.

Main Job Duties:

• Helps plan, develop and implement curriculum and activities for Child Camp, including the coordination and transportation of children, field trips, events, participants and the use of other facilities.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment; prevents accidents and illness; posts appropriate information to ensure the safety and well-being of children; designs appropriate room arrangement to support the care, educational, and recreational goals of the program.
• Leads program participants in daily activities including organized play, structured classes, and other programs as they are developed.
• Supervises children to ensure positive interaction with each other.
• Maintains even control of classes and resolves disciplinary problems.
• Attends to the care and well-being of each child.
• Communicates with parents, children and staff.
• Assures safety and cleanliness of all work areas, including housekeeping duties, restrooms, and storage of materials.
• Performs general duties necessary to the success of the Child Camp program.

Additional Job Duties:

• Performs other appropriate functions as assigned by the Youth Programs Supervisor, Child Programs Coordinator, and/or Parks & Recreation Director pertaining to GCPR youth programming.

Salary : $16 - $19