Friday, June 10, 2016

Part time for Summer

POSITION AVAILABLE: Summer Counselors Proficient in American Sign Language
For the All Kids Included - Youth Arts in the Park Creative Summer Camp Program
POSITION TYPE: Part Time

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Summer Counselors are responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of the program participants, with an emphasis on the care for and supervision of participants in specific afterschool groups. Summer Counselors ensure safety and good behavior through positive class management techniques, model desired behavior, and provide overall support to their assigned participants during the summer camp activities. The Summer Counselors report to the Summer Morning and Afternoon [AM & PM] Site Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES
·         Communicate effectively with site staff and other hearing/non ASL-speaking individuals and with deaf/hearing-impaired students who speak ASL
·         Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports and daily attendance
·         Know, understand and implement ALL program procedures as appropriate
·         Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for participants’ safety and knowing their whereabouts at all times
·         Assist with snack and lunch distribution
·         Serve as a role model to the participants
·         Create a warm and welcoming environment
·         Communicate with parents about participant’s experiences
·         Report concerns, comments and feedback to Site Managers
·         Assist participants during activities and provide support to instructors as needed
·         Facilitate and oversee free choice/free play activities
·         Ensure that the site is kept clean and organized
·         Chaperone field trips and/or special performances

QUALIFICATIONS
·         Must be able to communicate effectively with hearing and deaf individuals
·         Must be conversationally proficient in American Sign Language
·         High School Diploma
·         A clear Level II Background Screening
·         First Aid and CPR Certification
·         Experience working with children of varied ages and abilities; and familiar with specific needs of deaf / hearing-impaired
·         College course work in childcare, education, social work, psychology preferred
·         Excellent interpersonal skills
·         Strong organization and problem solving skills
·         Strong judgment and decision-making ability

EMPLOYMENT DATES & SCHEDULE
June 13 - July 1, 2016
July 11 – July 29, 2016
Monday–Friday: 8AM - 6 PM / Morning Shift: 7:45am-12:45pm; Afternoon Shift: 12:15pm-6:15pm

COMPENSATION
$15.00/hr.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
Please send resume and cover letter only to:
Janet Evans, Program Director, Arts for Learning
We are seeking to hire immediately.
Response will be limited to those candidates who are being considered for interviews.


Francine M. Andersen
Chief of Arts Education

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
111 NW 1st Street Suite 625 Miami, FL 33128
Ph 305-375-5024 Fax 305-375-3068

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