Youth Summer Camp Instructor
Youth Summer Camp Instructor
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Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is seeking fulltime Youth Summer Camp Instructors to support our 2025 Diverse Young Leaders (DYL) Summer Camp program. DYL supports immigrant origin and BIPOC youth by promoting summertime learning facilitating socialemotional development and offering exciting enrichment and field trip opportunities during the summer.
Our program serves rising 1st7th graders and divides students into three distinct cohorts with rising 1st2nd 3rd4th and 5th7th graders. Each DYL cohort has its own classroom and lead instructor who is a fulltime CMAA Youth Department team member. Youth Summer Camp Instructors serve as coinstructors in our classrooms. They are responsible for providing daily lessons in core school subjects (English Social Studies Math and Science) facilitating extracurricular activities (arts and crafts teambuilding games etc.) and supervising youth during other prescheduled activities. Youth Summer Camp Instructors create a fun and safe space for learning socialemotional growth and youth development. The Youth Summer Camp Instructor position is a fulltime (40 Hours/Week) paid position ending on August 4th including a week of paid prep time for onboarding and training activities.
The ideal candidate will be outgoing focused and committed to serving young people. They will be able to work independently in a fastpaced environment and manage and understand the needs of a diverse classroom of children. This position is an excellent opportunity to learn about and engage in the community and to contribute to a highenergy team dedicated to supporting Uptowns immigrant origin refugee and BIPOC youth.
Report to: Youth Department Manager
Position type: Fulltime Seasonal
Start Date: Monday June 16th 2025
End Date: Apprx. 7 weeks
Rate: $20/Hour
Essential Functions:
- Design and implement daily lesson plans for core school subjects (English Social Studies Math and Science) in collaboration with the lead instructor aligned with the DYL Summer Camp program goals and objectives.
- Facilitate extracurricular activities (arts and crafts teambuilding games etc.) that promote students socialemotional development and enrichment opportunities.
- Collaborate with the lead instructor to assess student progress adapt teaching methods and develop effective strategies to support student learning.
- Supervise students during prescheduled activities such as lunch recess and field trips ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Develop and maintain a positive and respectful classroom culture that promotes learning socialemotional growth and youth development.
- Build positive relationships with parents and guardians and communicate regularly with them about their childs progress development and behavior.
- Participate in staff meetings training and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborate with other Youth Summer Camp Instructors and lead instructors to create a cohesive and dynamic program that meets the needs of all students.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance and other administrative tasks as required.
- Adhere to all CMAA policies and procedures including safety and security protocols.
- Perform related duties as assigned by the Youth Department Manager.
- Some college education or Bachelors degree is preferred ideally in education social work psychology or youth development field.
- Prior experience working with children preferably in a classroom or camp setting or previous experience with youth specifically children ages 713.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team of diverse individuals.
- Understanding of and commitment to serving immigrant origin refugee and BIPOC youth.
- Strong classroom management skills and ability to create a positive learning environment.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Friendly patient helpful and energetic demeanor.
- Knowledge of Vietnamese Chinese or any second language is a plus.
About Chinese Mutual Aid Association
Chinese Mutual Aid Association is a nonprofit social services agency dedicated to helping immigrants and refugees acclimate to life in America and reach their full potential as engaged community members. Established in 1981 CMAA has been a cornerstone of the Uptown community for over 40 years providing programming for generations of young people adults and senior citizens. CMAAs Youth Department offers afterschool and summer camp programming adolescent mentoring services and youth employment opportunities to support Uptowns immigrant origin and BIPOC young people.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply at the link below. Please be sure to include a resume and brief cover letter.
Mutual Aid Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
Temp
