PCC SACC is looking for experienced child care professionals who are fun, creative, energetic, and have a true passion for school-age children! We are hiring for our school year program which starts mid-August. The hours for this position are from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursdays. Hours may vary based on the Redwood City District.There is an option to start work before the school year and join our summer program which is already in progress.
After School Camp (ASC) runs during the school year calendar (late August through early June). We serve local children from Kindergarten through Middle School. At ASC we provide activities that help build healthy relationships, increase competence, and explore various age-appropriate interests. Our incredible staff uses the resources of Peninsula Covenant Church campus to meet the recreational, educational, social, and spiritual needs of children. While at ASC, campers have access to beautiful scenery, excellent programming, new and traditional activities, and overall great care.
Principal Objective
Under the direct supervision of the SACC Site Director, After School Camp Counselors are responsible for the safety and supervision of their assigned camper group. After School Camp Counselors lead excellent structured activities for campers to enjoy. After School Camp Counselors are key in representing PCC SACC to Redwood City families.
Job Summary
After School Camp Counselors provide excellent group instruction involving all students equally while implementing scheduled activities that enrich after-school time for all campers. The After School Camp Counselors' role is to act as a teacher and a positive role model. They must engage their group in both team and individual activities, while also enforcing safety and camp rules. After School Camp Counselors not only teach camp activities but social interaction skills as well. The After School Camp Counselors play a crucial role in helping PCC SACC make After School Camp a memorable and enriching experience for campers.
Principal Roles and Responsibilities
Lead group of campers through daily camp activities while making sure to keep account for all children in the group.
Learn and implement camp rules and policies.
Setup, lead, and breakdown activities throughout the day.
Pick up campers (need to be 21+ to drive) from local schools and bring them to PCC campus
If assigned, sign in campers once they are dropped off
Provide homework assistance to campers
Manages and cares for the assigned classroom. Ensures that classroom is cleaned and prepared for the next ministry to use.
Serve snack in a positive, family-style manner
Participate in weekly Bible Time programming.
Lead group camper through group discussions.
Communicate and work with counselors, office staff and parents to discuss camper behavior and progress.
Learn and implement camp rules and policies.
Develop individual relationships with students.
Tend to campers' social and emotional needs throughout the school day.
Follow injury procedures at all times.
Be aware of camper safety at all times.
Help other groups with day-to-day needs (subs, equipment needs, etc.).
Create and coordinate unique group experiences (group songs, camp traditions, group parties, etc.).
Give ongoing constructive feedback to fellow SACC staff.
Complete assigned training items throughout the year.
Attend weekly mandatory staff meetings.
Strive to live out the SACC mission and vision.
Requirements
Walk Deep (Character + Calling)
Integrity: Honest, follows-through, accepts personal responsibility, accountable.
Passionate: Believes and strives to achieve SACC mission and vision. Passionate about children discovering their gifts.
Leadership: Holds self and others accountable, leads camper groups for success, influences and inspires those around you, listens and learns from others.
Drive Well (Competence + Chemistry)
Work ethic: Ability to work independently, takes initiative, strives for excellence, complete assigned tasks, strong quality of work, enthusiastic, teachable, shows full participation during trainings.
Knowledgeable: Understands children's day camp activities, children's bible topics, and safety of working with children.
Customer service: Courteous, strong communication skills, attentive to others, patience, and comfortable giving progress reports to parents.
Professionalism: Punctuality, proper work attire, positive attitude, excellent attendance, and uses appropriate language with campers and staff at all times.
Experience: 1+ years of experience working with kids in a camp setting. Experience working in faith-based curriculum preferred
Education: High school degree or equivalent.
Get Off Campus (Community + Commitment)
Teamwork: Able to work with others towards a common goal, create a positive working atmosphere, support others to better team performance, gives and receives constructive feedback.
Reputation: Prioritizes community building and helping strengthen SACC’s relationship with the local parent community.
Adaptability: Willingness and ability to make quick decisions, perseveres in difficult situations and/or circumstances or when faced with conflicting priorities, keeps composure.
Physical Requirements
Able to stand and move around a large area for up to four hours at a time.
21 or over in order to drive a motor vehicle.
Able to lift and transport up to 30 pounds of equipment.