POSITION TITLE: Summer Day Camp Associate Teacher - School Age Child Care

HOURS: Hours will vary depending on the needs of the program.

F.L.S.A Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Site Manager

MAJOR POLICY RESPONSLIBILITY:
The Summer Day Camp Associate Teacher is responsible for supporting the Master Teacher in providing a developmentally appropriate educational environment. They are accountable for their interactions with children and others. Major responsibilities include appropriate interactions with children and communication with parents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age and a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication.
• Willingness and ability to be educated regarding developmentally appropriate practices with children.
• Continue education and/or professional development as required by program policy and accreditation criteria
• Able to lift 65 pounds to waist level on a regular basis.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. To provide a friendly and safe environment that encourages exploration and meets the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs of both the individual and the group.
2. To interact appropriately with the students and to encourage their involvement in activities.
3. To create, with the support of the master teacher, daily lesson plans based on curriculum.
4. To establish and maintain good written and verbal communication with parents on a daily basis as necessary.
5. To observe, record, and report significant individual and group behavior. To report other program/site/classroom needs to appropriate individuals.
6. To use developmentally appropriate practices and conflict resolution strategies.
7. To maintain all paperwork, records, and files as required.
8. To be responsible for following through with all instruction from supervisor(s).