Summer Counselor

KeenLogic

Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

KeenLogic is seeking Summer Enrichment Counselors to join our team at the House of Representatives Childcare Center on Capitol Hill. The purpose of A Capitol Experience Summer Enrichment Program is to provide school age children (ages 6 - 13) of Members Officers and staff of the House Senate and other legislative agencies the opportunity to see where their family member(s) work and to help them better understand the significance of the Washington DC area as the seat of the federal government. The program offers an enriching and quality educational experience with a wide variety of motivational and recreational activities in a safe healthy and fun atmosphere.

The contract spans five weeks from July 6th to August 7th. The schedule includes five preparation days from July 6th to July 10th. The program is divided into two sessions with Session 1 running from July 13th to July 24th and Session 2 from July 27th to August 6th. Work hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM totaling 40 hours per week. Candidates must be available for all 5 weeks.

Requirements:

Experience working in a district setting as a paraprofessional teacher aide before/after school provider or summer camp setting.
Must have an associate degree in education or related field (bachelors degree and teacher credential/license preferred)
Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid certification (Required to obtain before start date)
Must be able to secure and maintain Federal Government security checks as deemed appropriate
Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Duties:

Provides active supervision of children conducts daily child health and safety checks and maintains child to staff ratios. Utilizes universal precautions; brings to Lead Counselors and administrators attention any relevant information or issues concerning or related to staff children and/or families
Prioritizes health and safety; monitors and responds appropriately to illness injury and other emergency situations
Maintains awareness of all special health and dietary needs. Follows cleaning and sanitation guidelines
Maintains accurate records of attendance and ensures that data confidentiality is maintained
Facilitates camper check-ins and check-outs verifying camper safety during transition times
Tracks attendance ensuring proper supervision ratios are maintained throughout the day
Implements and enforces camp rules and regulations ensuring a safe respectful and inclusive environment for all participants
Supervises children during mealtimes ensuring they are eating in a safe and socially appropriate manner
Ensure children move safely from the metro to the daily excursions
Provides guidance and support to children during structured and unstructured activities offering encouragement and ensuring everyone is included
Coordinates with other counselors to plan and execute camp excursions
Assesses and adapts camp activities as needed to accommodate different age groups abilities and interests ensuring all children have an enjoyable experience
Monitors and enforces camp policies ensuring that children and families understand and follow rules while promoting a positive respectful atmosphere
Assists in the development and implementation of camp themes activities and schedules that align with the camps mission and goals
Develops familiarity and maintains compliance with all applicable legal requirements including House Committee CAO and House Summer Enrichment rules practices policies and procedures
Treats all children families and staff with dignity and respect allowing for individual differences. Establishes positive relationships with each child family member and counselor
Communicates effectively and professionally both orally and in writing; maintains confidentiality
Returns relevant items to designated storage areas and maintains organization throughout the camp room
Monitors usage and inventory levels of all supplies and materials and advises administrators of related needs and issues
Communicate with administrators for any changes to the daily schedule or excursions
Responsible for maintaining metro cards and informing administrators if any are lost or missing
Communicate with administrators for any safety concerns

Required Experience:

Manager

KeenLogic is seeking Summer Enrichment Counselors to join our team at the House of Representatives Childcare Center on Capitol Hill. The purpose of A Capitol Experience Summer Enrichment Program is to provide school age children (ages 6 - 13) of Members Officers and staff of the House Senate and oth...

Experience working in a district setting as a paraprofessional teacher aide before/after school provider or summer camp setting.
Must have an associate degree in education or related field (bachelors degree and teacher credential/license preferred)
Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid certification (Required to obtain before start date)
Must be able to secure and maintain Federal Government security checks as deemed appropriate
Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Duties:

Provides active supervision of children conducts daily child health and safety checks and maintains child to staff ratios. Utilizes universal precautions; brings to Lead Counselors and administrators attention any relevant information or issues concerning or related to staff children and/or families
Prioritizes health and safety; monitors and responds appropriately to illness injury and other emergency situations
Maintains awareness of all special health and dietary needs. Follows cleaning and sanitation guidelines
Maintains accurate records of attendance and ensures that data confidentiality is maintained
Facilitates camper check-ins and check-outs verifying camper safety during transition times
Tracks attendance ensuring proper supervision ratios are maintained throughout the day
Implements and enforces camp rules and regulations ensuring a safe respectful and inclusive environment for all participants
Supervises children during mealtimes ensuring they are eating in a safe and socially appropriate manner
Ensure children move safely from the metro to the daily excursions
Provides guidance and support to children during structured and unstructured activities offering encouragement and ensuring everyone is included
Coordinates with other counselors to plan and execute camp excursions
Assesses and adapts camp activities as needed to accommodate different age groups abilities and interests ensuring all children have an enjoyable experience
Monitors and enforces camp policies ensuring that children and families understand and follow rules while promoting a positive respectful atmosphere
Assists in the development and implementation of camp themes activities and schedules that align with the camps mission and goals
Develops familiarity and maintains compliance with all applicable legal requirements including House Committee CAO and House Summer Enrichment rules practices policies and procedures
Treats all children families and staff with dignity and respect allowing for individual differences. Establishes positive relationships with each child family member and counselor
Communicates effectively and professionally both orally and in writing; maintains confidentiality
Returns relevant items to designated storage areas and maintains organization throughout the camp room
Monitors usage and inventory levels of all supplies and materials and advises administrators of related needs and issues
Communicate with administrators for any changes to the daily schedule or excursions
Responsible for maintaining metro cards and informing administrators if any are lost or missing
Communicate with administrators for any safety concerns