Camp Fire First Texas·Aledo, Texas
The specialist is responsible for implementing curriculum, supervising youth activities, and maintaining a warm, nurturing, fun, and safe environment for children daily. This role also involves communicating positively with youth and families, attending required meetings, and reporting incidents to the Site Director.
Job Title: Afterschool Program Specialist
Department: Youth Development
Position Level/Classification: Entry Level
Location: Aledo ISD (Aledo, TX)
Reports To: Site Director
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Part Time (22.5 hours per week)
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Compensation Package: $15-16 per hour company paid LTD & Life, PTO, 1 week paid holiday break in December, 1 floating holiday
Start Date: Continuous
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Our Commitment to Equity
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.
We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every one of our qualifications listed.
If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.
Camp Fire strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve.
We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Our Investment in You
Through a commitment to equity, continuous learning and by leading with our values, we believe in maintaining a supportive work culture while providing the highest quality programming. Camp Fire is putting the call out to passionate individual who is ready to join our team.
Ability to implement curriculum with youth. Provide a warm, nurturing, fun and safe environment for youth. Interact with youth and families daily in a positive and professional manner. Attend all meetings and functions required by the position. Ability to stand for long periods, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds.
Must maintain clear communication and positive relations with all program staff, guests, volunteers, peers, and supporters of Camp Fire and will report directly to Site Director.
Accountability: This position is responsible for supervision and safety of youth at the program site
Camp Fire First Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that invests in North Texas communities by providing out-of-school time and outdoor learning programs for children and youth while also offering workforce development programs for early childhood educators. We envision a community in which every child has equitable access to the learning opportunities they need to succeed and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Camp Fire welcomes and embraces all youth of diverse cultures, beliefs, experiences, and identities. We are committed to creating a culturally responsive, inclusive, and safe environment for all children, families and staff. Camp Fire First Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, gender expression and identification, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any otherfication protected by law.
View open positions at https://www.campfirefw.org/careers/ [https://www.campfirefw.org/careers/].
Employment at Camp Fire First Texas is on an at-will basis. The employee and the organization are each free to terminate the relationship at any time without cause.
Due to the volume of responses, only qualified parties will be contacted. No phone calls or emails, please.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma, be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation, and demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills. A criminal background check must be passed, and the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds is essential.
Market context
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