What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at YWCA of WNY?
ABLE Summer Learning is a K-12 youth and education-focused AmeriCorps program operated by The Service Collaborative. ABLE members will work in partnership with lead teachers and other YWCA WNY staff to create programs that address the individual needs of the children assigned to his/her care. ABLE members will be working with K-12th grade students at one of three locations located in Buffalo, Cheektowaga, and Lackawanna. YWCA WNY staff, including ABLE members, will work with school faculty and administrators (where applicable) to identify those students with the highest level of need for additional support service referrals.
YWCA WNY Kid’s Choice Summer Camp ABLE Member works with Summer Camp Lead Teachers and Directors to implement the Camp’s Daily Schedule of Activities, as well as to address specific needs of the campers assigned to their care. ABLE members are responsible for observing and monitoring student activity at all times, and must be constantly aware of the locations of students always keeping them in their line of sight. ABLE members must be able to recognize inappropriate behavior and use classroom management techniques to maintain structure and safety. ABLE Teacher Assistant’s must consistently provide safe conditions for the campers. ABLE Teacher Assistant’s must consistently adhere to NYS OCFS regulations.
Kids Choice Summer Camp locations are as follows:
- Lackawanna
- Cleve Hill Elementary
- School House Commons on Grant Street
YWCA WNY Kid’s Choice Summer Camp ABLE Member works with Summer Camp Lead Teachers and Directors to implement the Camp’s Daily Schedule of Activities, as well as to address the specific needs of the campers assigned to their care. ABLE members are responsible for observing and monitoring student activity at all times and must be constantly aware of the locations of students always keeping them in their line of sight. ABLE members must be able to recognize inappropriate behavior and use classroom management techniques to maintain structure and safety.
The following are areas of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to be qualified for the position:
- One-year experience working with children aged six and up preferred
- Early Childhood and/or Elementary Education academic background preferred
- Knowledge of child development stages, and a sincere interest in the development of children.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
- Must be extremely organized, attention to detail a must, and self-directed.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time; reach, bend and stoop
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, national or lawful permanent resident alien
- Able to provide the following documentation: birth certification, driver’s license or state photo ID, social security card, and high school diploma or college degree
- Must undergo a national criminal history check *REQUIRED*
Members receive the following benefits:
- Bi-weekly paychecks of $1,054.58 before taxes
- AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,459.26 upon successful completion of service term
- Meaningful experience working with K-12 students
- Opportunity to develop leadership and team-based skills
- Uniform items
Members serve nine weeks, full-time (35-40 hours per week), for a 300-hour-minimum term of service beginning in July.
About the YWCA of WNY:
YWCA Western New York is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Our vision is a thriving community without divide. YWCA WNY supports over 3,400 women, children and families annually. Our programs help women attain self-sufficiency, help seniors secure safe, affordable housing that keeps them connected to the community, and help children grow in healthy, nurturing and enriched environments. We help people help themselves.
If interested, please complete our program application here:
https://forms.gle/EsnfSA6pGchradAM9
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $2,109.16 per month
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Buffalo, NY 14207: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,109