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Innovation Project - Teaching Assistant
Locations: Moorestown Friends School, Moorestown, NJ
The Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville NJ
Haverford School, Haverford, PA
Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA
Status: Temporary
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:15 – 3:45
Dates: July 12 – July 30: Weeks vary year to year
Essential Functions:
Reporting to the Program Dean, the Teaching Assistant will provide classroom support to the Lead Teacher of the Innovation Project.
Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
- Assist the Lead Teacher in delivery of content area lessons.
- Supervise students during play activity and team challenges.
- Monitor and supervise students during transitional periods between activities.
- Conduct small group facilitation.
- Coach student teams toward successful completion of projects.
- Facilitate minors based on program delivery needs.
- Set up and coordination of necessary logistical classroom needs.
- Communicate student progress and provide constructive feedback in a timely manner.
- Respond to e-mail and telephone communications within 24 hours.
- Provide written feedback to Lead Teacher and parents on children’s progress during courses.
- Participate in professional development opportunities deemed essential to the Program.
Qualifications:
- H.S. Diploma, Bachelors preferred.
- 0 – 3 years experience teaching or related field.
- Commitment to the core value of a deep appreciation for children’s capacity to learn and be creative.
- A positive mindset and energetic personality.
- Strong group facilitation skills.
- Proficiency with the use of computer technology as they pertain to the essential functions of this position.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently accomplish program goals in a timely manner.
- Ability to complete multiple tasks with minimal supervision and work in an environment subject to interruptions.
- Outstanding communication skills to include the ability to use clear, concise and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with students, parents, peers, directors and the larger community.
Business Overview:
ESF Summer Camps has been a vital influence in the camping industry since its evolution in 1982. ESF (Education, Sport and Fun) features award-winning camp programs in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware, and Florida for people of all ages. ESF is considered one of the country’s leading camping companies and people developers, ESF has benchmarked with blue-chip companies and organizations which include Disney, GE, Cirque du Soliel, Four Seasons, The US Marine Corps and IDEO. ESF operates an impressive portfolio of 40 nationally recognized Day Camps in four states (www.esf.com) , 17 baseball camps with the Philadelphia Phillies (www.philliescamps.com) in three states, a non-profit foundation which focuses on after school mentoring and summer camps for underprivileged children in 2 states (www.esfdreamcamp.org) , and a non-profit foundation which provides a unique acting program to young people with physical disabilities (www.christinerouse.com ). Our newest program launch, which this position directly supports, is the Innovation Project. The Innovation Project prepares and empowers tomorrow’s leaders by immersing them in a FUN summer experience focused on innovation, creativity, communication, problem solving and collaboration (www.innovationproject.com).
General:
We offer a competitive salary, outstanding Total Rewards package and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information:
Send resume to:
Karen M. Fox
Director of Talent Acquisition
750 E. Haverford Road
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
kfox@esfcamps.com
For curriculum questions:
Mariandl Hufford
Director of Education and Program Development
750 E. Haverford Road
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
mhufford@esfcamps.com
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