Camp Horizons Student Assistant

General Information

Camp Horizon's currently has multiple positions open for summer.  Hours will range between 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. for a total of no more than 40 hours a week.
Children participate in a variety of academic enrichment, recreational and cultural activities that informally support learning and social development. Life and social skills, such as cooperation, teamwork, and problem solving are fostered in a caring and accepting environment. 

Reporting Relationships

Works directly under the general supervision of the School Age Care Coordinator; work direction provided by Site Leads.

Preferred Qualifications

• One years’ experience working with school-aged children preferred
• College credits in Psychology, Child Development, Education or a related field
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates are desirable

• Independently implement appropriate enrichment and recreational activities planned by Site Leads for a group of up to 15 children and/or jointly responsible for leading larger groups in cooperation with other staff.
• Provide appropriate behavior guidance and disciplinary action as needed.
• Develop supportive relationships with Camp Horizon's participants and families.
• Build community and establish a welcoming, engaging, respectful, cooperative environment.
• Teach and model social skills, personal responsibility, problem solving, respect, and related skills.
• Carry out appropriate health and safety procedures.
• Must participate with children in active indoor and outdoor recreational activities including swimming and walking.
• Implement and actively support the policies, procedures, and goals of the District and Camp Horizon.
• Maintain a clean, attractive environment in programming areas.
• Practice effective teamwork; work cooperatively and collaboratively with co-workers and school staff.
• Report to work on time and complete assigned hours. 
• Attend all required staff development sessions and staff meetings.
• Follow child accountability and supervision of children procedures.
• Provide accommodations for children with special needs and modify activities as needed to ensure respectful inclusion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Beginning knowledge of child development.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures for young children. 
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to implement appropriate program experiences by carrying out provided activity plans.
• Ability to actively supervise and participate with children in all activities.
• Ability to be solely responsible for a group of up to 15 children.
• Ability to use positive methods of behavior guidance.
• Ability to make decisions with minimum assistance.
• Ability to ride a school bus to accompany children on field trips. 
• Ability to walk two miles on uneven terrain, lift 20 pounds, and accompany children in the water on swimming field trips.
• Ability to relate to children and their parents/guardians with respect, enthusiasm, warmth, friendliness, sensitivity, patience, and cooperation.
• Ability to work effectively with children and their parents/guardians who represent a wide range of social, economic, racial, and ethnic groups and level of ability.
• Ability to effectively implement accommodations and interventions for students with special needs to ensure respectful inclusion of all students in programming.
• Ability to be flexible and work cooperatively with co-workers and school staff.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

• $11.25 / Hour according to the non contracted rates of pay.
• This position does not qualify for benefits as it is a non contracted position