Camp and Family Engagement Specialist
Company: Camp Galileo
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Galileo 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. 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 a culture that values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and
Belonging . In fact, we were named one of the Best and Brightest
Companies to work for in the Nation in 2023. 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. Join us for a joy-filled summer in
a mission-driven environment! As a Camp and Family Engagement
Specialist, you'll play a vital role in creating a positive camp
experience for campers, their families and our Summer Staff. As a
member of the Camp Leadership team, you will support camper
behavior management and parent communication- coaching campers,
intervening to mediate conflict, and partnering with parents so all
campers can find success in our program. - - YOU WILL Courageously
lead by example with humor and optimism. Exemplify student-centered
leadership by centering the camper experience in all aspects of
your work Balance fun with safety and operational excellence Coach
staff to connect with students across diverse age groups, ability
levels and support needs. 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. Ensure equitable and student-centered approaches to
behavior management and camper conflict. - Be the primary point of
contact for camper behavior challenges and parent outreach,
resolving escalated matters, which may be beyond the expertise of
an entry-level staff member. Support the CD in managing and
coaching staff on restorative camper behavior management strategies
and conflict resolution approaches Coach staff on best practices
for professional communication and behavior management Lead the
team by example to provide exemplary customer service to each
camper, family, and guardian at all times. Assist in managing camp
rotations and provide support as needed. - Be ready to wear many
hats, and enter each situation with finesse and determination.
Provide coverage, stepping in to fill staff duties when team
members are out. Lead camper groups and/or facilitate Galileo
curriculum as needed. Regularly assess to ensure Galileo curriculum
is facilitated as designed and provide timely feedback to staff.
Maintain safe environments for all campers and provide leadership
and camp spirit to all campers. - Constantly assess engagement and
group dynamics, as well as the needs of individual campers. PAY &
PERKS Your exact pay will be determined based on a variety of
factors, including work-site location and tenure: Pay for this
position is $21.00 to -$21.74 -per hour for new (first-year);
-determined based on work-site location Pay for returning (alumni)
pay ranges from $21.25 to $23.25 per hour ; determined based on
work-site location, position, and years of employment with Galileo
Camps. - One free 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!
SCHEDULE All camps operate Monday - Friday. In the three weeks
leading up to the start of camp, Camp and Family Engagement
Specialist will complete 5-8 hours of pre-season training; 2 days
of weekend availability may be required for camp set-up days.
Shifts vary by position and location and can start as early as
7:00am and end as late as 6:00pm. Camp set-up dates, start dates
and duration vary by location - - find your location on our Camp
Finder page to view site-specific dates. - College coursework or
equivalent work experience in K-8 education, Social Work,
Counseling, Child Development, ABA Therapy, Behavioral
Intervention, - and similar fields - 2+ years of work experience in
K-8 education, ideally as a teacher or in a student support role
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred - Experience caring for,
supervising, coaching, and/or mentoring children, individually and
in groups Availability to consistently work [Full-Time / Part-Time]
hours, Monday - Friday, for the duration of camp. For consistency
and camper safety, we prioritize applicants who are able to commit
to working for the full duration of camp (4-8 continuous weeks,
depending on the camp location). Applicants with less than 4
continuous weeks of availability will not be considered for this
role. 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. Valid CPR/First Aid certification OR ability to
become certified prior to the start of camp Must be 18 years of age
by May 13th, 2024 At Galileo Camps, we value divergent thinkers who
bring many different experiences and viewpoints to the table! We
also strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups and
people of diverse backgrounds to apply. Additionally, 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 apply only when they match all criteria. If you think you have
what it takes to be successful in this role, we encourage you to
apply. PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Some lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs. -
Typing, writing, reading Seeing, hearing and speaking, both nearby
and at a distance Use hands and fingers to help with classroom
supplies and operate equipment Frequent sitting - Standing,
walking, kneeling Galileo 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. On-site employees will also 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; 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 PandoLogic. Category: , Keywords: Family Engagement
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