Academy Summer Program Assistant

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

Department

Academy

Commitment

5 Weeks

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About this Role

The Summer Program Assistant 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 Assistant provides an opportunity for spiritual development, social interaction and fun!  

What You Will Contribute

• Support and assist the Summer Program Leader

• 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 

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Want to learn more about the Academy and life onboard? Visit the Academy website!

I'M INTERESTED