Job Details

ID #2164014
Estado Alabama
Ciudad Huntsville / decatur
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente Alabama
Showed 2019-05-06
Fecha 2019-04-24
Fecha tope 2019-06-23
Categoría Educación/formación
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Summer Programs Assistant (Burritt on the Mountain)

Alabama, Huntsville / decatur 00000 Huntsville / decatur USA

Vacancy caducado!

Summer Programs Assistant (temporary part-time)

Reports to the Childrens Education Director

Must be a legal adult in the state of Alabama (19 years of age or older)

Position Summary

Summer Programs Assistants have two main areas of responsibility; they supervise children participating in the extended day program associated with our summer day camps, and they work in the historic park as historic park interpreters/guides including assisting with our summer program for children, Backpack Explorers. When working in the historic park, summer programs assistants must wear historic-style clothes. (Burritt will assist with this). Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather including in extreme heat and humidity.

Position Responsibilities

Supervises children participating in the extended day program associated with our summer day camps. This includes:

o Planning and leading a simple craft or hands-on activity,

o Leading organized games,

o Watching over free play and snack time,

o Dealing with behavioral issues, including preventing negative behavior through good classroom management skills,

o Interacting with parents at pick-up,

o Supervising volunteers that are assisting with extended day.

Works on assigned days (usually one weekend day each week, but may be other days as well) in the Historic Park as an interpreter. This includes:

o Welcoming visitors,

o Sharing information about the historic houses and buildings and about Burritt in general,

o Assisting visitors when needed with activities,

o Manning the sluice for visitors to pan for gold and gemstones,

o Ensuring that safe conditions exist in the park,

o Performing routine cleaning and minor maintenance duties such as sweeping, dusting, hammering a nail back into place, etc.,

o May be asked to substitute for other staff members including barnyard staff members. Needs to learn basics for barnyard duties.

Supports childrens summer event, Backpack Explorers. This includes;

o Learning the activities in each backpack,

o Assisting visitors with backpack activities if needed,

o Restocking backpack supplies

Education and Experience Requirements

Must have completed a high school education. Some college is preferred.

Must have experience working with children. (employment or volunteer positions)

Strong interest in history is preferred.

Experience working with the public is preferred.

Desired Personal Characteristics

Welcoming, friendly, outgoing

Being a self-starter who needs little direct supervision

Patient and engaging with children

Skilled problem-solver

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Sound judgment

Compensation

$9.00 per hour

Will work approximately 15 “ 20 hours per week

Background Check will be required

Vacancy caducado!

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