Summer Camp Assistant Teacher

YWCA Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • $17 - $18

About The Position

Support a vibrant and engaging school age summer camp for children ages 5-10. Seasonal staff will help plan and lead fun, safe, and developmentally appropriate activities indoors and outdoors.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have experience working with children. Knowledge about the issue of domestic violence and about child development (through adolescence) helpful. Work experience in these areas preferred.
• Ability to relate in a positive and nurturing way with children and adolescents.
• An understanding of, and agreement with, YWCA Utah’s mission, values and philosophy regarding the elimination of racism, empowerment of women and commitment to anti-oppression work and social justice.
• Understanding and commitment to issues of cultural diversity and anti-racism.
• Ability to work scheduled hours on a regular basis, some weekends and evenings required.
• Proficiency with general office duties, computer systems and technology.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal communication, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time, evaluate progress, and adjust activities to complete projects within established timeframe.
• Demonstrated experience functioning within multidisciplinary settings.
• Skilled in establishing effective working relationships.
• Ability to collaborate and invite collaboration.
• Able to demonstrate skills in effective communication, conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Must be able to pass Department of Health and Human Services background check, meet I-9 requirements, and a valid Utah driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Welcoming & inclusive personality
• General knowledge of direct victim services, violence against women and sexual violence issues; gender and race equity, from a feminist perspective.
• Understanding of equity, anti-oppression and trauma-informed philosophies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with school age children during camp activities, playtime, and field trips
• Support lead teachers in implementing weekly themed curriculum and activities
• Help with set-up and clean-up of materials and environments
• Attend and help supervise field trips
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all children
• Assist with meals and bathroom breaks as needed
• Communicate effectively with teammates and camp leadership
• Uphold and act in accordance with the organization's mission, vision, values and strategic direction.
• Demonstrate commitment to understanding and using Sanctuary Model principles, language, and tools in daily work.
• Model YWCA community standards and encourage program participants and other staff to follow them.
• Understand and follow all established organizational and program related policies, procedures and protocols.
• Keep all records necessary to ensure that work is conducted in accordance with agency, contractual, and legal requirements. Records are expected to be complete, accurate, and timely.
• Satisfactorily perform all duties outlined in this job description.
• Maintain all certifications and licensing related to role, program licensing, and grant standards including but not limited to: CPR, First Aid, Food Handlers Permit.
• Attend all required staff meetings, individual and/or group supervision, agency-wide staff and other trainings, as well as any other meetings and activities as requested.
• Monitor campus security in collaboration with all staff to protect the safety and well-being of program participants, staff, and visitors.

Benefits

• Professional development with internal and external training opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program providing counseling options to employees, partners, and dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees