Vacation Program Teacher
German International School Boston
Location
Watertown, Massachusetts
Salary
$30 / HOUR
Quick overview
Teachers are responsible for planning and leading themed activities while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for students. They must also supervise field trips and execute emergency procedures according to school protocols.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have experience working with children aged 3-10 and possess strong communication and organizational skills. A criminal background check is required, and CPR certification is preferred or must be obtained.
Job description
Description Vacation Program (Camp) Teachers provide a range of enrichment opportunities, adventure, and fun to our preschool, elementary, and middle school students. Camp Teachers are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and fun environment during GISB vacation programming. The typical schedule for the summer camp is Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, or 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
Program weeks include one week in February, one week in October, two weeks in April, and four weeks in July.
Expectations Create a structured, safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment Build strong relationships with students and support their social and emotional development Foster a positive culture that promotes respect, responsibility, and belonging
Responsibilities
You will work under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Co-Curricular Programs Planning and leading a themed week (of your choice with your co-teacher) of activities such as arts & crafts, cooking, and science Maintaining safety and hygiene standards and executing vacation programming procedures under the direction of the Assistant Director Handling injuries and any first aid issues according to GISB procedures Execute GISB emergency procedures safely Leading and supervising field trips Creating a fun, respectful, inclusive and safe environment Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Must-haves Experience working with children aged 3 - 10 Strong communication and organizational skills Resilience and empathy Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check Nice-to-haves German language skills are helpful but not required, as we do work to foster a bilingual environment CPR Certification- if needed that will be provided at a session before the Summer Program begins. If you are not able to attend the session, you will need to acquire the certification independently before the program begins
German International School Boston is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: race; color; religion; national origin; genetic information; ancestry; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship status; veteran status; military service; application for military service; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. The School will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
