About this Opportunity!
Art Camp Aide
(Part Time, Non-Exempt)
Application Closing Deadline: Ongoing/Open.
This is an ongoing recruitment process, with no specific closing
date. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
$15.70 to $20.20 per hour
Position Summary:
Under the close supervision of the Art Camp Instructor, this position
is responsible for assisting with daily preparation, implementation,
and clean-up of indoor and outdoor art camp activities; and
maintaining an appropriate and safe recreational environment for the
children. This position will work directly with children and parents
on a daily basis.
Essential Duties:
- Responsible for the care and safety of the children; ensuring that
children are in a safe environment at all times (supervises area effectively).
- Assist with preparation of materials and equipment at different
locations throughout the district; set up and take down.
- Assist with implementation of developmentally appropriate
activities for children; leads, assists, and engages in active and
sedentary indoor and outdoor lessons, games and activities with the
children and serves as a role model participant.
- Assist instructor in presenting art to students by showing
examples of selected art, provide students with tools and materials
to produce their own art, assist instructor in teaching each student
how to use tools and materials properly.
- Assist in daily set-up and delivery of program activities, snacks,
and restroom routines; supervises play; maintains a clean and
orderly environment; safeguards program supplies and materials.
- Use positive behavior reinforcement and developmentally
appropriate guidance techniques to encourage appropriate behavior,
informs supervisor if assistance is needed with behavior management,
provides documentation of inappropriate behavior.
- Develops and maintains a positive work relationship with program
participants, parents of children, and staff.
- Assists instructor in distributing, completing, and updating all
paperwork necessary to conduct the Art Camp Program, including
emergency contact information and attendance rosters. Collect forms
and information from parents/guardians as required by the program;
maintain confidentiality of child and parent information.
- Maintains a positive program image by being prepared, creative and
energized when assisting.
- Communicate with parents about children’s daily activities,
informs parents of program activities, procedures and upcoming
events, and serves as a program liaison.
- Recognize emergency and dangerous situations by reacting quickly
and calmly. Completes accident, incident, and behavior reports.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and site
events as requested.
- Attend work on a regular, reliable and punctual basis; subs for
co-workers when available; is responsible for securing substitutes
for shifts unable to work.
This job description should not be construed to imply that these
requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents
may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any
other related duties, as may be required.
Education and/or Experience:
- Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
- Experience working with children is preferred.
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:
- Current certifications in CPR and First Aid preferred.
- Successfully complete all necessary trainings within thirty (30)
days of employment.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Requires the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with
both children and adults.
- Must have ability to visually and audibly supervise children in a
variety of situations.
- Must be highly motivated and take direction well with excellent
interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of arts programming.
- Ability to provide superior customer service and resolve customer
complaints and escalated problems.
- Must be knowledgeable of positive interaction techniques with
children, students and their parents, and staff. Demonstrates use of
these techniques in all interactions.
- Must be able to work with students in a constructive and caring manner.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to teach patrons how to
safely and properly use all supplies, tools and equipment in
accordance with established studio guidelines
Material and Equipment Used
:
This position regularly uses a phone, computer, printer, and other
common office equipment. Also regularly uses and operates supplies and
equipment. required for specific course curriculum (e.g art tools, art
supplies, clay, etc.). .
Working Environment
:
This position requires work in a variety of settings including
working indoors and outdoors subject to variable weather conditions,
ecosystems, and landscape. Regularly works with school age children in
busy recreation facility environment subject to continuous
interruptions and loud background noises. When working outdoors,
possible exposure to extreme temperatures, sun, rain, wind, humid
conditions and frequent exposure to grasses, molds, fertilizers, dust
and pesticides.
Physical Requirements
:
Must have ability to visually and audibly supervise children in a
variety of situations. Requires the ability to stand for up to 60
minutes, bend or kneel to communicate with children, engage in
activities with children, and distribute supplies or materials. The
ability to talk and hear via the telephone and through face-to-face
communication is necessary. Must be able to push, pull or balance.
Upper body strength is a requisite to lift/move a maximum of 30 pounds
unassisted, and lift/move a maximum of 75 pounds with assistance.
Vision requirements include near acuity, far acuity, depth perception
and color vision. Requires sense of smell and touch.
This list is not all-inclusive and represents examples of the work
environment and physical demands.
Employee Benefits & Perks at
South Suburban
- FREE use of District fitness centers and swimming pools
- Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employees
working 14+ hours/week)
- Paid sick leave
- Opportunities for training and promotion from within
- Flexible schedules
- To view a complete listing of the District’s most current benefit
package, please visit http://careers.ssprd.org
About Us
Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the
environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational
services and programs.
We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of
I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of
Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service
recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two
ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event
center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment
center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly
3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119
multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of
trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South
Platte Park.
