Preschool Summer Camp Assistant - Overland Park, United States - Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City

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Job Type

Temporary

Description

Spend your summer providing a fun, safe and exciting learning environment for children ages 1-5. Assistants enjoy full time hours/pay without working nights or weekends.

Assistants help lead arts + crafts, playground time, special Friday activities and visits to our beautiful outdoor pool with special Splash Pad for our littlest swimmers.

Schedule:
M-F 12:30-6:00pm (some days earlier depending on swim schedules)

Pay and Benefits

* $10 - $12 per hour

• No nights or weekends
• Great workplace culture that values diversity and treating others with kindness and respect
• Camp runs May 30 - August 2

What You'll Do

• Provide for the health and safety of all children in the school.
• Create a positive, warm, individualized, and nurturing environment for children that stimulates inquiry and open-ended thought.
• Provide support to teachers through lesson plan implementation, daily cleaning tasks, and supervision of children.
• Cultivate and maintain a positive relationship with parents.
• Foster and develop relationships with other teaching team members, including co-teachers.
• Gear the program towards the needs of individual children taking into account interests, challenges, talents, and individual learning styles.
• Provide safe and efficient supervision at the swimming pool.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with young children is preferred

Physical Requirements

Job requires frequent (2-5 hours per shift) standing, walking, carrying and repetitive motions and occasional (up to 2 hours per shift) sitting, lifting up to 20 pounds, pushing/pulling, climbing and stooping/crouching.

About The J

The J is committed to creating a diverse environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly.

The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture.

The J operates on these values:

• Welcoming + Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships.
• Building Community - We believe in the strength of community and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do.
• Enriching Mind + Body + Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
• Passing on Jewish Culture + History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.
• Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated - We treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.