Camp Youth Instructor - Before and Afterschool Camp Programs (SUMMER 2025)

Implement developmentally appropriate activities that engage children ages 3-12 in various Recreational, Educational, and Cultural programs.

• Interactively lead, supervise, and provide instruction in various enrichment activities for children, including, but not limited to, Math, Reading, Sciences, Wellness, Sports, and Arts, following daily lesson plans.
• Assist the Camp administration team in setting up daily educational and recreational program activities (daily and weekly lesson plans).
• Adhere to the DCF Licensing Child and Safety Checklist, such as monitoring within sight and sound, transitions tracking, etc.
• Prepare activity materials and lessons each day at least three days in advance.
• Adhere to all activity schedules developed or approved by the Camp Director.
• Follow and implement guidelines for behavior and procedures for maintaining order and classroom management.
• Interactively assist all vendor services that provide instruction in your classroom.
• Assist the Camp administration team with completing paperwork related to accident/incident reports.
• Communicate effectively with children (ages 3-12 years), staff, and parents.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Camp administration team.

• 18 years of age or older.
• HS Diploma or GED
• At least one year experience supervising staff and working with children PREFERRED.
• Enjoy working with children.

Required orientation within five days of hire:

• Abusive Head Trauma Video (successfully completed)
• Child Maltreatment Training Video (successfully completed and renewed every two years)
• Mandated Reporter Training (successfully completed and renewed every two years)
• DPI Medication Training Video (successfully completed, demonstrates skill every year, and renewed every four years)
• A Registry Profile linked to the assigned Camp Program

Required trainings within 90 days / three months of hire:

• Current CPR/AED certification (successfully completed and renewed CPR/AED certification

Required trainings within 270 days/ nine months of hire: (Your Registry profile will determine if you need the following trainings.)

• Introduction to the Child Care Profession (successfully completed within 270 days of assuming the position)
• Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher (successfully completed within 270 days of assuming the position)