Summer Camp Teacher - Middle School Lincoln Park

Summer Parks Camp Teacher provide the opportunity for Middle School youth to have a safe, fun, memorable blast during the summer all while helping to promote continued growth in reading, math, and Character Development- Social Emotional skill! The Summer Parks Camp Teacher is responsible for leading a group of youth of Middle School (1:15 ratio) in summer “camp” activities that include team building games, teen driven activities, sports, service-learning projects, reading, math, and social-emotional development. The Camp Teacher also works together with a strong team of Camp staff. A Summer Parks Camp Teacher is a role model and mentor to Middle School Youth who need someone to come alongside them and provide support, encouragement, and resources so that they have the chance of fulfilling their potential and dreams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build relationships with children ages 12-14 yrs
• Design & facilitate lessons and activities based on the needs of the youth & according Camp objectives
• Assess & document youth ’ progress (SEL)
• Use best teaching practices to meet individual student objectives.
• Maintain a professional attitude and relationship with parents and families and work with them as required.
• Attend site staff meetings (TBD)

CAMP HOURS AND LOCATION

Camp begins Tuesday, June 16th and ends Friday, July 24th

Training week begins June 6th

Camp runs Monday - Friday; 12:00 - 5:00 PM with hours for Prep and Planning

Camp is located at Lincoln Park, Kenosha in the Orbelitti Center Building

• 18 years or older
• College credits in education or related field (preferred)
• Experience in teaching reading and/or math preferred; methodologies course work in given content areas preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with Middle School age youth (6-8th grade)
• Ability to work cooperatively with children, parents, staff and community partners.
• Joy and satisfaction in working with Elementary School children.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a Team.
• Background check cannot contain offenses restricted by state law.