Program Assistant- Summer Camp

Description

Company Description

EDMO is a national education nonprofit that provides equitable access to out-of-school learning opportunities designed to help every person cultivate a sense of self, own their impact, and show up in the world with curiosity, courage, and kindness. Since 2004, our award winning camps, classes, tutoring programs (and more!) have engaged kids' minds and bodies. Whether in person or online, all EDMO programs are hands-on, interactive, and fun - built to unlock the inner scientist, artist, or coder in every kid. At EDMO, we celebrate getting messy and making mistakes while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Team members enhance social-emotional skills such as collaboration and empathy alongside our campers, making EDMO an environment where all people grow. Visit edmo.org to learn more.

Job Description

The Program Assistant is the lifeline of the summer program, training on and being ready to hold any position that the program has to offer - Program Manager and Instructors. The main responsibility of the Program Assistant is to act as a substitute any time someone calls in sick or a role is unfilled, sometimes across multiple locations. Additionally, they will assist the Program Manager with operational oversight pertaining to their assigned location with a focus on coaching and mentoring other site staff. 

Main duties include:

• Participating in any professional development, or in season meetings
• Subbing for any role needed including Instructor and Program Manager
• Helping the Program Manager manage all aspects of the programs daily operations
• Coaching, mentoring and training site Instructors
• Providing high caliber customer service by anticipating and addressing any kid, staff or parent challenges and/or concerns
• Communicating with parents as needed, to make sure they are up to date on what their kids are experiencing at the program
• Exhibiting the EDMO Vibe and demonstrating through actions and words each of the social emotional learning (SEL) skills of self-awareness, problem solving, advocacy, collaboration, and empathy, while also reinforcing these qualities in other staff and kids
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned

Position reports to: Program Manager

Requirements

This Program Requires

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or relevant experience.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED. 
• Previous satisfactory experience working with groups of students.
• Completion or willingness to complete the Instructional Assistant Exam coordinating with academic level required for the position (Will waive requirement with proof of Bachelor’s degree with coursework primarily in English, AA degree or completion of 48 college- level units).
• Three positive work/character references.
• Must complete Livescan and TB test.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is required by the start date. Certification must include an in-person CPR component. If you are not already certified, some compensation will be available.

If you are missing any of the qualifications listed below, or only have experience/expertise in one subject area please don't be discouraged! We love teaching like-minded humans! Please still apply if you are enthusiastic about this work and think you would be a strong fit.

Preferred Qualifications Are

• Experience (and a love for!) working with kids.
• Experience working with groups of students.
• Experienced coach with teaching or educator support experience.
• A background in or familiar with SEL and STEAM learning methodology.
• Experience providing feedback and managing adults. 
• Creative, patient and positive attitude with a willingness to problem solve.
• High sense of responsibility and dependability. 
• Patience, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Self starter, motivated, but also a team player.
• Previous camp experience preferred.
• Classroom teaching experience and/or teaching credential is a huge plus but not required.

Curriculum Specific Experience May Include

• A science background including biology, chemistry and physics.
• Basic science lab skills.
• Engineering.
• A large supply of costumes and/or a plethora of skits and songs in your back pocket is a PLUS!
• Teaching credentials or units towards credentials is a HUGE BONUS!

What EDMO Offers:

• An inclusive, supportive and growth oriented workplace.
• A diverse workforce with great collaborative, people-oriented culture.