Day Camp Youth Support

OVERVIEW:

The Day Camp Youth Support staff is an opportunity to develop professional skills and experience directly working with youth under the leadership of their teaching team and the supervision of the Education Manager. Youth Support staff are responsible for supporting academic instruction and project-based learning in the Summer Day Camp Program, along with some administrative and office duties. The goal is to create a joyful learning environment to address learning loss and support an easier transition back to school.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the assigned teaching team, to provide instruction from a strengths-based approach
• Closely work with Day Camp Teachers and Day Camp Associates to design, plan, and implement lesson plans in/outside the classroom
• Support the implementation of behavior support plans in/outside the classroom
• Assist and actively participate in all Summer Day Camp Programming such as enrichments, lessons, field trips, cleaning, and/or meals
• Actively participate and support the integration of social-emotional learning activities
• Report possible cases of child abuse, neglect, or endangerment to proper leadership
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Currently a sophomore or junior in high school (freshman candidates may apply with strong recommendations)
• Interest in teaching or working with youth with a positive attitude
• Knowledge of SFUSD or urban learning environment
• Experience in creative arts, DIYs, STEM, or sports

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to be assertive
• Team player
• Ability to receive and apply feedback
• Ability to be professional with all students, families, and staff

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Google Suite, Outlook, and Microsoft Suite and Relevant Software
• Modern-day technology and machinery

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (Usually file boxes)

ADA Statement:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.