Youth Summer Camp Instructor

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Chinese Mutual Aid Association Inc Full time

Description:
Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is seeking full-time Youth Summer Camp Instructors to support our 2023 Diverse Young Leaders (DYL) Summer Camp program. DYL supports immigrant origin and BIPOC youth by promoting summertime learning, facilitating social-emotional development, and offering exciting enrichment and field trip opportunities during the summer.

**Report to**:Youth Department Manager

**Position type**:Full-time, Seasonal

**Start Date**:Monday, June 17th, 2024

**End Date**:Friday, August 2th, 2024

**Rate**:$20/Hour

**Essential Functions**:

- Facilitate extracurricular activities (arts and crafts, team-building games, etc.) that promote students' social-emotional 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 pre-scheduled activities such as lunch, recess, and field trips, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Develop and maintain a positive and respectful classroom culture that promotes learning, social-emotional growth, and youth development.
- Build positive relationships with parents and guardians, and communicate regularly with them about their child’s 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.

**Requirements**:

- Some college education or Bachelor’s 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 7-13.
- 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 non-profit 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. CMAA’s Youth Department offers after-school and summer camp programming, adolescent mentoring services, and youth employment opportunities to support Uptown’s immigrant origin and BIPOC young people.

**How to Apply**

**Chinese Mutual Aid Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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