What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer School Worker position at Summerville Preparatory?
Who We Are
Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.
Job Purpose
To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Summer School Worker, you will be responsible for a variety of jobs, e.g., Camp Director, Camp Counselor, Recreation Counselor, etc., at a summer camp. Manage, children's behavior and serve as a role model and mentor.
How You Will Impact Education
- Duties will vary depending on the specific job.
- May develop age-appropriate activities that keep children active and help them develop skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- May use group management skills to engage all children in daily activities.
- May plan activities that give children the opportunity to express themselves creatively.
- May facilitate activities that give children a sense of accomplishment that comes from mastering techniques and completing projects.
Job Requirements
- High School degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
- Speak, read, and write English fluently.
- Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
- Experience in working with children, preferably children with disabilities.
- Be in the process of becoming professionally prepared to supervise young children.
- Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
- Commitment to company values.
- Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills will be evaluated on an individual basis.
- May perform other duties assigned.
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:
- Outdoor physical activities.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Travel within or outside of state.
- Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
FLSA Overtime Category
Job is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.