MCOZ Camp Teacher Assistant

MCOZ Camp Teacher Assistant Department: Middletown Child Opportunity Zone Employment Type: Seasonal - Part Time Location: Middletown - Gaudet Reporting To: Jamoya Ridgell Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour Description Why Join East Bay Community Action Program? At East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP), we believe in empowering youth, strengthening families, and building resilient communities. Joining our summer camp team means playing a meaningful role in shaping positive experiences for children while working alongside a supportive, mission-driven group of educators and program staff. Here, your energy, creativity, and dedication directly contribute to safe, enriching environments where young people can learn, grow, and thrive. If you’re passionate about making a difference and value teamwork, inclusivity, and community impact, we invite you to be part of something truly rewarding this summer. Position Overview The MCOZ Camp Teacher Assistant ensures the effective delivery of structured summer learning and enrichment programming for school-age youth by maintaining a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment. The role contributes to student development outcomes by reinforcing instructional activities, promoting positive behavior, and ensuring consistent supervision during all program components including transitions, meals, and outdoor activities. This position supports program continuity by adapting to classroom needs and maintaining high standards of student care, safety, and engagement. Schedule: July 6 - July 31, 2026 Hours: 11:00 - 4:15 Mon-Thurs, 7:45-4:15 Friday. Total of 29 hours per week. Key Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities (≈50%) Ensures consistent implementation of daily learning and experiential activities by reinforcing lesson plans developed by the Camp Lead Teacher and maintaining active student engagement throughout program hours. Promotes a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom culture by applying effective behavior management techniques and ensuring adherence to program expectations and safety protocols. Delivers individualized student support to meet diverse developmental, behavioral, and learning needs, ensuring all participants are able to fully engage in program activities. Maintains continuous supervision and accountability for assigned student groups across instructional periods, transitions, and enrichment activities to ensure student safety and program integrity. Core Responsibilities (≈35%) Manages student transitions, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, and recess, ensuring orderly movement, accurate attendance tracking, and adherence to established procedures. Coordinates classroom setup and readiness by organizing materials, maintaining clean and functional learning spaces, and preparing for daily program delivery. Monitors student behavior and engagement during all program components, addressing issues promptly and escalating concerns to the Camp Lead Teacher when necessary. Adapts to changing program needs by rotating between classrooms or supporting multiple groups as required to maintain staffing coverage and student supervision. Additional Responsibilities (≈15%) Contributes to effective team operations by maintaining clear and timely communication with the Camp Lead Teacher and program staff regarding student needs, incidents, and program flow. Supports compliance with organizational and program standards, including safety procedures, incident reporting, and youth supervision requirements. Participates in team meetings, program preparation, and daily debriefs to ensure alignment and continuous improvement of camp operations. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Qualifications Required Credentials & Experience Demonstrated experience working with school-age youth in a school, camp, or childcare setting. Proven ability to maintain safety, structure, and engagement in group youth environments. Availability to work the full camp schedule (July 6 – July 31, 2026). Core Competencies Youth Engagement: Builds positive rapport with children and sustains engagement through active participation and encouragement. Accountability & Reliability: Consistently meets attendance and performance expectations and follows through on responsibilities. Communication: Clearly conveys expectations and information to students and staff in a timely and professional manner. Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing classroom needs, schedules, and student dynamics. Behavior Management: Applies consistent, appropriate strategies to guide student behavior and maintain a productive learning environment. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in a structured summer camp or extended learning program. Experience supporting students with diverse learning or behavioral needs. Physical Requirements This role requires the ability to actively supervise and engage with children in both indoor and outdoor environments. Responsibilities include standing for extended periods, moving between classrooms and activity spaces, and participating in recreational activities. The position also requires the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally and respond quickly to student safety needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP)