Day Camp Assistant (Temporary) - SC/ Escondido Corps-13-050

Essential Functions

• Follow Instructions and directions with minimal staff supervision.
• Monitor check-in and check-out times; demonstrate excellent telephone skills when needed.
• Absorb and execute lesson plans for morning and afternoon activities.
• Assist with children supervision in day camp setting as assigned.
• Immediately report any potentially harmful situations to supervisor.
• Remain available and ready for duty in assigned area during rotations.
• Handle crisis and emergency situations appropriately and professionally.
• Participate with children in group activities; assist in playground supervision, assist with meal/snack preparation and service.
• Treat each child with dignity and respect; be sensitive and responsive to their needs at all times, be concerned for their safety and well-being.
• Demonstrate proper clean-up methods; oversee children in clean-up activities.
• Teach children responsibility for maintaining classroom equipment in good order.
• Prepare presentations for talent show, showcase children’s creative works.
• Attend all in-service workshops and staff meetings.
• Maintain professional attitude; demonstrate professional approach to problem solving.
• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of Salvation Army Programs.
• Requires detail-oriented, self-starter and team player, with ability to work with and relate well to children, parents, and staff in mature and sensitive manner.
• Must meet all health, safety, and criminal/fingerprint clearance regulations.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Ability to access and produce information from computer; ability to use new software programs with basic training.
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.
• Have a philosophy of education and child development in sympathy with that of The Salvation Army and Summer Day Camp programs.