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The Temporary StarPoint Summer Camp Aide is an educator with the StarPoint Summer Camp program (for youth ages 6-12 years) for The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. The aide assists the StarPoint Teachers by working with campers with mental and/or physical disabilities. The aide assists with classroom and program implementation as well as assists with off-site field trips. The aide mentors campers (ages 6-12). The incumbent acts as a substitute teacher on occasion in the absence of the Teacher.

The Children’s Museum is fiercely devoted to our Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) efforts. Together we are building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates differences.  

REPORTS TO:  Family Programs Coordinator

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIILITIES:

1. Works with campers who have specified developmental needs in order to help them participate in and learn program units. Follows activity outlines that are developmentally appropriate for classroom instruction. Works with students based on individual developmental needs and interests.
2. Adapts activities based on the needs of the StarPoint campers in collaboration with Family Programs Instructors and Cabin Teachers as needed. Builds an extraordinary learning experience for StarPoint campers and their families. Understands and uses positive behavior guidance to help each child develop their ability to self-regulate behavior.
3. Attends staff meetings, professional development trainings, and events as scheduled. Participates in open and on-going communication with the Family Programs Coordinator.
4. Understands and assists in implementing project-based learning with in-depth investigations of topics.
5. Clearly communicates daily program objectives and goals to all stakeholders. Serves as a positive mentor and role model for StarPoint staff and campers by demonstrating instructional best practices and encouraging the development of leadership competencies.
6. Helps to monitor environment for hazards or sanitary concerns to ensure a safe and healthy learning experience. Assists in correcting problems immediately by following proper procedures, and/or removing StarPoint camper from hazard until it can be corrected.
7. Follows all museum health and safety guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to, proper wearing of facemasks as needed and maintaining proper cleaning protocols.
8. Works with Family Programs staff to ensure that appropriate staff-to-child ratios are met within the cabins or other areas of the museum and on field trips.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Indiana Educator License or equivalent experience in related field. Special Education focus preferred.
2. Three (3) years’ experience working with children in an educational setting.
3. Demonstrates respect, appreciation, and care for students throughout the educational environment.
4. Provides excellent customer service and a developmentally effective approach to connect with StarPoint campers and their families.
5. Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of settings and various weather conditions.
6. Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in team efforts.
8. Must be available for full day training sessions on June 5, 6, & 7.
9. Must be available full time for all of the camp weeks –June 12-July 7, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
10. Must be available for StarPoint Open House (June 6, 5-8 p.m.) and the end of camp celebration (July 7, 5:15-8 p.m.).
11. Meet with Family Programs Instructors after each camp day for a mandatory debrief and overview of the next day.

*Special consideration given to those applicants who are multi-lingual. 

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to observe children, monitor appropriate behavior, facilitate activities, create schedules and lead instructional programs.
2. Must be able to communicate extensively with adults and children. Must be able to hear children’s voices, and assist youth in emergency situations.
3. Must be able to create and prepare program materials for distribution to groups of youth.
4. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
5. Must move at a child’s pace, and stand, kneel or sit for extended periods of time.

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