Community and Professional Education Specialized Camp Assistant - CPE

Job Summary: Provides subject-specific assistance to the instructors for various summer camp programs.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and supervises daily programming labs or other subject-specific sessions
• Reviews assignments, diagnosing and troubleshooting student issues
• Provides tutoring and mentorship to students needing additional instruction
• Aids in the preparation of course materials, including syllabi, labs, and solutions
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in classrooms
• Understands and follows emergency protocols and procedures
• Identifies and addresses behavioral issues, reporting concerns to camp leadership
• Helps maintain accurate program records and attendance
• Assists with camper arrival, lunch, and dismissal

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications: First Aid and CPR training are provided upon hire by the university

Required Experience: None

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications: Able to lead, plan, and facilitate group activities. Flexibility to work in teams and individually. A strong desire to help shape, influence, and nurture the minds of children. Able to create a fun and positive energy classroom environment. Strong organization and communication skills.

Preferred Educational Qualifications: An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience: Experience working with summer programs, youth ages 14-18, or related experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities: Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge: Good working knowledge of a subject being taught in summer camps, such as computer programming, robotics, computer gaming, AI, website development, leadership, or entrepreneurship

Skills: Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills. Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite). Strong attention to detail and follow up skills. Strong customer service skills