Substitute Summer Camp Counselor
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionGalileo is a nationally recognized summer day
camp that's all about empowering young innovators to change the
world! With over 70 diverse communities served and hundreds of
thousands of kids inspired since 2002, we are a leader in the
Innovation Education Movement. We also partner directly with
schools and districts through our "Galileo X" program to provide
expanded learning opportunities to students in under-resourced
schools.Here, innovation, purpose, and personal development
converge, creating an environment where your talents shine, and
your impact is celebrated. We invest, test and continually iterate
to sustain . We were named one of the . We have also been on the
Best Places to Work in the Bay Area list more than 12 times, were
named one of Forbes' Best Small Companies in 2017, and a Top 100
Real Impact Company in 2019.Job DescriptionSubstitutes fill in for
absences lasting a day, a week, and sometimes longer, and are
scheduled to work only when regular staff members are absent. You
may be scheduled for work in advance, but often will be called upon
for same day and next day work. The Substitute Camp Counselor role
is the perfect opportunity for those inspired by the idea of a
Galileo summer, and who are open to or require a more flexible
summer commitment. YOU WILL
- Travel to multiple sites within a geographic region, providing
support in whatever way most benefits the specific camp team with
whom you work on any assigned day:
- Supervise and lead a group of 15-28 campers each week
- Maintain a safe and joyful environment for campers and provide
leadership and camp spirit to all.
- Continually assess and support camper engagement by monitoring
group dynamics, as well as the needs of individual campers.
- Facilitate team connection time with your campers through group
activities, games, etc.
- Partner with instructors to support behavior management needs
through restorative justice approaches
- Prep and organize project materials with the guidance of
classroom instructors
- Provide both group and individual support to campers across
diverse age groups, ability levels, and support needs.
- Report to the Staff Coverage Team and be responsible for
updating your schedule weekly:
- Attend all scheduled shifts within the availability you
provide
- Frequently check Coverage Team communication channels and read
and respond to outreach and updates
- Deliver feedback and questions about your work experience to
the Staff Coverage Team in real-time
- Provide exemplary customer service to each camper, family, and
guardian at all times:
- Enthusiastically greet all campers and guardians ensuring a
safe and welcoming process for all.
- Follow all check-in/check-out procedures to ensure efficiency
and accurate daily attendance.
- Communicate with families as needed about their camper's
experience.
- Help campers start and finish their day with positive energy
and excitement, ensuring a safe hand-off to/from guardians.
- Enthusiastically and collaboratively participate in all camp
activities:
- Collaborate with your teammates to plan, set up, and run daily
activities.
- Supervise and lead campers to ensure safety at all times during
ceremonies, all-camp activities, snack and lunch
- Promote a positive camp experience at all times with your
energy and camp spirit.
- Actively participate in camp chants, songs and perform skits in
opening and closing ceremonies.
- Receive professional development and ongoing coaching to grow
your camper management and operations experience:
- Receive paid online training before camp begins to introduce
you to the innovation education movement, the Galileo Innovation
Approach, and company policies and best practices.
- Attend 2 in-person days of paid training where you will meet
your team, set up camp, and participate in training. COMPENSATION
AND PERKS
- Your exact pay will be determined based on a variety of
factors, including work-site location and tenure:
- Pay for this position is $19.06-$20.05 based on location
- One f ree week of camp for your own child !
- %15 Friends and Family Discount
- Priority scholarship nominations
- Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000
inspiring changemakers!Qualifications
- 1+ years experience working with groups of 15+ children at a
time, such as assisting in a classroom environment, group
childcare, tutoring, coaching and/or mentoring kids, after-school
program experience, etc.
- College coursework in Education or Child Development preferred,
but not required
- Work experience in a school or childcare setting is a plus, but
not required.
- Availability to work a minimum of 3 weeks and/or a least 12
days (can be non-consecutive)
- Substitute shifts are as needed; typical shifts are 7:30am -
4:00pm, Monday - Friday
- We strive to schedule substitute shifts at least 24 hours in
advance but will request to schedule a substitute with less notice
in the event of an unexpected staff absence.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not
required
- Must be at least 18 years of age by May 13th, 2024
- Ability to balance multiple tasks while working with a sense of
urgency and enthusiasm.
- Ability to complete all pre-camp tasks, including background
checks, state-mandated certifications, electronic onboarding
paperwork, and online training prior to the start of camp. At
Galileo Camps we value divergent thinkers who bring many different
experiences and viewpoints to the table! Successful applicants
start from a wide variety of backgrounds, including but not limited
to: camp counseling, tutoring, after-school programming, coaching,
school aide experience (volunteer or paid), childcare, majoring in
Education or similar fields, and customer service. In addition,
research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an
average of 60% of the requirements, women and other
underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match all
criteria. Even if you don't necessarily meet every checkbox in the
job description, but you think you have what it takes, we encourage
you to applyAdditional Information SCHEDULE All camps operate
Monday - Friday and you will be scheduled based on the availability
you provide when you are hired. Staff are also required to attend
two pre-camp set-up days, which vary by site and may be scheduled
between Thursday - Sunday before camp opens. Shifts vary by
position and location and can start as early as 7:00 a.m. and end
as late as 6:00 p.m.Camp set-up dates, start dates and duration
vary by location - find your location on our page to view
site-specific dates. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Some lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.
- Typing, writing, reading
- Seeing, hearing and speaking, both nearby and at a
distance
- Use hand and fingers to help with classroom supplies and
operate equipment
- Frequent sitting
- Standing, walking, kneelingGalileo Learning complies with ADA
requirements and may provide reasonable accommodations that allow
qualified employees to perform the essential functions of the job.
To request an accommodation, contact our People Services team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please note that our job descriptions are a
summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or
comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks and
duties.In accordance with local and state laws, you may be required
to complete certain steps after an offer of employment has been
accepted, such as a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background check
and mandated reporter training, and/or provide additional
documentation for certain roles; this will not affect consideration
of any persons' application.Galileo Learning is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of
any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION During your
onboarding process, you may need to complete a Tuberculosis (TB)
screening, a background check, and mandated reporter training
(California only). More details will be provided during your
onboarding process. COVID-19 All on-site employees will be required
to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated against
COVID-19, unless they qualify for an accommodation/exemption for
medical, disability, or religious reasons. Vaccination status will
be confirmed only after an offer of employment has been accepted
and will not affect consideration of any persons' application.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and
provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodation
that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential
functions of the job. To request an accommodation, contact our
People Services team. Please note that our job descriptions are
only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an
exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities,
tasks, and duties
Keywords: Disability Solutions, San Jose , Substitute Summer Camp Counselor, Other , San Jose, California
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