Aide-Summer Camp (NE)-St. Joan of Arc School, Aberdeen MD

The Summer Camp Aide will assist the Teacher with implementing social and educational activities for school aged children in a safe and nurturing setting. This position requires an ability to relate to young children to foster their independence and encourage creative play and learning.  This position will work 25-30 hours per week.  

Essential Functions:

• Supervise children at all times and ensure a safe environment is consistently maintained (adheres to all COMAR regulations and archdiocesan policies).


• Follow Teacher’s direction during lesson plans and activities to help children grow intellectually, emotionally and spiritually


• Implement daily routines for children to develop good social skills and behaviors.


• Assist Teacher with set up of materials and supplies for activities (outdoor play, art, stories, games, etc.) to enhance children’s skills and abilities.


• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as sanitizing tables and toys, sweeping floor, removing items from the carpet, etc.


• Engage children in play and interact in a nurturing manner 


• Assist the Teacher in meeting their physical and emotional needs


• Promote interacting in a cooperative manner and treating themselves and others with kindness and respect


• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age or older


• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills


• Previous childcare experience is preferred


• Must have the ability to interact with children in a calm, patient and caring manner


• Required training in Basic Health and Safety, etc. can be provided if needed (will need to maintain 6 hours of training annually)


• Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, walk, bend and reach as needed to interact and play with children; must be able to lift children as needed (e.g. if a child falls and needs assistance)

Pay Rate:  $15.00, Hourly

Benefits:  This is not a benefit-eligible position.