Kinders Camp Assistant (Temporary, Part-time)
World Relief
- Seattle, WA
- $23.50-24.50 per hour
- Temporary
- Part-time
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provide in-class support to summer camp teachers including classroom set-up and clean up, and assisting with games and other activities planned by the teacher
- Provide classroom supervision whenever teachers' need to be away from the class
- Assist with behavior standards and positive supports for children and parents/caregivers, support with any parent communications needed
- Lead simple activities such as recess sports and time-filler games
- Assist in facilitating outdoor activities and field trips
- Help collect materials/equipment needed to support planned activities
- Build rapport with each student in the class, carefully ensuring every individual receives equal, unbiased care
- Support specific students who may need additional care, by spending 1:1 time walking them through the day, providing co-regulation, and helping them participate in projects and activities
- Assist the teacher in providing guidance to volunteers, parents, and other adults supporting the program
- Pro-actively communicate with teachers and other team members or the Supervisor on any issues or needs as they arise
- Support with any transportation needs of families including driving them to and from the camp.
- Support in administering assessments, and other data and reporting tasks, including completing or compiling day-to-day paperwork.
- Maintain clean and orderly classroom spaces, play areas, and supplies' areas.
- Steward learning materials and camp host facility carefully.
- Actively participate in all team and camp meetings
- Comply with all agency policies and protocols
- Other related tasks as assigned
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to handle or organize multiple tasks at one time
- Flexibility and adaptability to rapidly changing environment
- Individuals with lived immigrant experience encouraged to apply.
- Bilingual in: Dari, Ukrainian, Swahili, Arabic, and Spanish
- Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
- At least 1-2 years of formal experience working with young children in an early learning program, ideally English language learners
- AA or two years of college in a related field preferred (i.e., education, child development, school counseling, TESOL)
- Demonstrated ability to work sensitively and effectively in cross-cultural settings
- Current First Aid and CPR certification and King County Food Worker Card
- Valid Driver's License and passing motor vehicle check, regular access to vehicle, and ability to drive families/children.