School Age Program Summer Staff

This position is for our 9-week summer program working with children ages 4 through 12 years old. Perfect for the on-break college student! There are year-round positions with full time and part time shifts available. The position is available as soon as possible. At the Phelps Community Center, we offer comprehensive childcare to children ages 6 weeks-12 years old. This position is with our School Age Program, which cares for children aged 4-12. Participate in a fun-filled summer with weekly events or field trips where we pride ourselves on safe, positive, and fun environments! All schedules are Monday-Friday, and within the hours of 5:30am-6:15pm Must have reliable transportation to/from

Phelps Community Center Learning Environment:

To assist in providing a safe, cheerful and motivating environment for the children. To assist in the supervision of children in all activities, inside and out. To assist in maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly classroom, with stimulating learning centers and hands-on activities. To assist in the preparation and care of materials. To give input to planning classroom activities and Center events. To assist in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom. To know every child as an individual, observing and recording growth and development. To interact frequently with children in a positive, respectful, responsive, and encouraging manner.

Parent and Staff Communication:

To know every child's parent (s) by name, and to communicate positively with them. To work cooperatively with Center Staff and Administration. To assist new and substitute staff assigned to the classroom.

Professionalism:

To attend and participate in training sessions and a minimum of 15 hours or required per year. To be supportive of the Center and Center Administration. To seek professional growth and development, attending at least two outside workshops per year. To maintain a positive work climate. To maintain a professional image.

General:

To follow daily schedules and routines. To follow Center policies, practices, and procedures. To assist with required record-keeping. To, at times, be responsible for a group of children without assistance. To follow all licensing regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Increasing knowledge of NYS child care regulation. Increasing ability to maintain positive relationships with children, co-workers, and parents. Increasing ability to use constructive methods for maintaining group control and individual behaviors. Increasing ability to use sound judgment and tact. Increasing ability to work as a team member. Flexibility Creativity and patience. Ability to reach a child 20 - 30 feet away within 30 seconds. Ability to crouch to a child's height, maintain eye contact at the child's level, and sit on the floor for extended periods of time on a regular basis. A strong sense of responsibility. Pay TBD based on schooling and experience High school diploma or equivalent is required, experience with children preferred.

Work Remotely No Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person