TimberNook Sensory Nature Program Support Staff
TimberNook Sensory Nature Program Support Staff
Dracut, MA
Description
Part time: School Year Program: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30-2:30; 6 days a month; potential to sub for other days/times at other Middlesex County sites but not required.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the safety and logistical needs of all the children.
- Check in with families at the start and the end of each program day.
- Support children in their efforts to keep track of their belongings.
- Escort children to the bathroom if it is visibly out of range or help as needed.
- Physically assist with program set-up and site clean-up.
- Lead songs and activities as requested by the TimberNook certified provider.
- Facilitate play needs (if a child needs additional loose parts, tool use support, instruction).
- Empower the children by allowing them to direct their own play and by observing from a safe distance, intervening as necessary for safety and/or assistance with social-emotional skills.
Requirements
- Exude energy, enthusiasm and patience with the children.
- Be flexible, organized, prompt and responsible.
- Be able to work effectively with other staff, interact kindly with all children, and communicate easily with families.
- Be personable, LOVE working outside in all kinds of weather, immune to bugs, dirt and mud, physically able to participate in outdoor activities.
- Experience working with children a plus
Salary
- $20.00-$22.00/hour based on experience, education, certification