What are the responsibilities and job description for the June Programs - Group Leader position at Smith College?
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Job Description
The June Program is a 3-week summer program that serves students in grades K-6 at the Campus School of Smith College. The program runs from June 7 – 25, Monday – Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This fun and exciting experience offers students the opportunity to participate in various activities on the Smith College Campus. Students in grades K-2 will utilize the Campus School facilities for activities including arts and crafts, outdoor games, circus arts, water games, drama, sports, story-telling and more! Students in grades 3-6 will use Smith College athletic facilities and other buildings to participate in activities including: arts, sports (golf, tennis, basketball, soccer, frisbee), science, kung fu, nature exploration and more!
Campus School June Program will follow all COVID-19 protocol, policies, and procedures as directed by the CDC, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), state and local guidance, and Smith College Culture of Care COVID-19 Incident Response Team (CIRT). June Program staff will participate in weekly COVID-19 testing as directed by CIRT.
Group Leader
Manage and supervise a group of students. Create programming, provide instruction, manage equipment, supplies and program spaces, provide student support when needed, maintain and report daily attendance, arrival and dismissal, and direct support staff. Uphold and support program protocol, policies and procedures. Report to the program coordinator. Positions include work with Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades. Prior experience working with children in active environments including camps or schools preferred.
Hourly Rate Range: $17 - $21 per hour
Hours per week: 30– 35
Start Date: June 5 / End Date: June 25
Please attach/upload a current resume and cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position.
Position Type:
Fixed Term
About Smith College
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.
As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.
Job Description
The June Program is a 3-week summer program that serves students in grades K-6 at the Campus School of Smith College. The program runs from June 7 – 25, Monday – Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This fun and exciting experience offers students the opportunity to participate in various activities on the Smith College Campus. Students in grades K-2 will utilize the Campus School facilities for activities including arts and crafts, outdoor games, circus arts, water games, drama, sports, story-telling and more! Students in grades 3-6 will use Smith College athletic facilities and other buildings to participate in activities including: arts, sports (golf, tennis, basketball, soccer, frisbee), science, kung fu, nature exploration and more!
Campus School June Program will follow all COVID-19 protocol, policies, and procedures as directed by the CDC, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), state and local guidance, and Smith College Culture of Care COVID-19 Incident Response Team (CIRT). June Program staff will participate in weekly COVID-19 testing as directed by CIRT.
Group Leader
Manage and supervise a group of students. Create programming, provide instruction, manage equipment, supplies and program spaces, provide student support when needed, maintain and report daily attendance, arrival and dismissal, and direct support staff. Uphold and support program protocol, policies and procedures. Report to the program coordinator. Positions include work with Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades. Prior experience working with children in active environments including camps or schools preferred.
Hourly Rate Range: $17 - $21 per hour
Hours per week: 30– 35
Start Date: June 5 / End Date: June 25
Please attach/upload a current resume and cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position.
Position Type:
Fixed Term
About Smith College
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.
As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.
Salary : $17 - $35