Dream Camp Phila. After School Mentor

1 month ago

Philadelphia, United States ESF Dream Camp Foundation Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Summary:

A Mentor is responsible for the supervision of students, promoting and actively participating in all after school activities, providing a safe and fun learning environment, and serving as a positive role model for students. Mentors work up to 26 consecutive weeks from mid-October to early-May.

Program Dates, Times & Locations:

October 2024 - May 2025

  • The Program operates at Mastery Charter Smedley Elementary School located in the Frankford section of Philadelphia three days per week.
  • Mentor hours are 3:00-5:15 pm. Priority to candidates available all 3 days.
  • Mentors are required to commit to at least two afternoons per week.

Education Requirements:

  • Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age
  • Must be a High School graduate pursing a college degree
  • Enrolled in or successfully completed an education-related or child-related major/course of study preferred

Dream Camp Information

Looking to make a difference in a child's life? Interested in helping children reach their goals? Join our mission-driven team at ESF Dream Camp for a fun and rewarding year as an After School Mentor. ESF Dream Camp is hiring motivated leaders with prior experience supervising children who believe in ESF's mission, aim to build positive relationships and ensure the well-being of others. Make a positive impact on children while receiving comprehensive training, professional development, resume building, and networking opportunities. ESF offers:

  • Internships and field work opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students
  • Teaching positions with continuing education and leadership opportunities for educators
  • Summer camp opportunities
  • Competitive compensation
  • Employee referral bonus program

Each day, ESF Dream Camp provides hundreds of urban youth in Philadelphia, PA and Hartford, CT an opportunity to become the people we know they can be. Most importantly, we offer them the opportunity to become the people they want to be.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Supervise a group of 5+ students focusing on behavior and group management, safety, security, and personal/skill development
  • Work effectively with co-mentors and collaborate on daily responsibilities
  • Facilitate and actively participate in all student activities including but not limited to: homework, tutoring, academic skills development, character building, arts enrichment, physical fitness classes, and group projects
  • Complete assigned paperwork
  • Serve as a positive role model to campers
  • Exhibit ESF Core Values at all times and adhere to all company policies
  • Have fun
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Experience Requirements:

  • Prior experience working with children in a group setting, examples include but are not limited to; teaching, coaching, babysitting, academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, youth volunteer, classroom assistant, etc.
  • Previous experience working with urban youth

Position Competencies for Success:

  • Understand and support the mission of the organization
  • Commit to the growth and development of youth
  • Work effectively with others in all levels of the organization in a professional manner
  • Demonstrate outstanding communication skills; using clear, concise and professional language when interacting with campers, camp families and colleagues
  • Be responsible, reliable and safe
  • Always have a positive, can-do attitude
  • Be patient, caring and creative
  • Produce consistent, high-quality work
  • Demonstrate excellent judgment; identify problems and work quickly to find solutions
  • Be a flexible, adaptive and a team player
  • Desire to make a difference in the life of a child

Reporting Relationships:

  • Reports directly to and takes direction from the Program Director and Program Coordinator.

Essential Job Functions - Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

  • Push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus
  • Work upright and mobile for two (2) to four (4) hours per day
  • Respond to emergency situations which may include running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion
  • Possess physical capacity to fulfill all essential job functions - responsibilities listed above

This job description is subject to change at any time.

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