Academy Special Program Leader

Our Academy exists to educate and support the children of our long-term volunteers. Come help ensure our students are getting the best and most unique education available!

Department

Academy

Commitment

5 Weeks

Please carefully read the role description and required certifications below to verify that you meet the requirements. The apply button can be found at the bottom of this page.

About this Role

The Academy Special Program Leader provides an engaging summer program within a multi-cultural and community-centered environment for learning and growing with children ages three through twelve. As a flexible, energetic and creative individual, the Summer Program Leader provides an opportunity for spiritual development, social interaction and fun!  

What You Will Contribute

 Create and deliver a program for a structured day of activities and outings  

 Ensure the safety of the children at all times 

 Communicate with parents, informing them of the location and aims of outings and other meetings 

 Demonstrate a readiness to help when needed with projects and events in the summer program 

• Maintain regular and consistent communication with the Director and Assistant Director, teachers, parents, students, school board members, and direct reports

 Exemplify professionalism in and ability to prioritize your assignments and duties  

 Ability to live in and contribute to community life, requiring stable and healthy interpersonal skills 

For This Role, You Will Need

 Two years of experience working with groups of children is preferred 

 Successful completion of the Child Safety Screening Process, which includes background / criminal records check 

 Full job description available upon request.

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