SREC Program Leader Gr 4k-4 – Summer 2024

Program Description: 

Position Description:

Earn! Learn! Inspire! MSCR is looking for dedicated and reliable staff excited about making a positive impact on the learning and lives of our summer participants.This job is for creative and caring people with lots of energy, patience, and a willingness to create engaging opportunities for all things “kid”- arts & crafts, sports, games, reading and more! Great entry level position for those pursuing teaching, social work, and other youth work. Paid professional development and staff training are provided. Opportunities to continue employment into summer. Be a role model to your community! Come join us!

During summer, MSCR offers the Summer Recreation and Enrichment Centers (SREC). MMSD students enrolled in morning Summer School, transition to SREC mid-day to join MSCR staff for a variety of recreation and enrichment activities (outdoor, science, art, music, drama, etc.) and field trips.

SREC Snapshot SREC sites provide programming for up to 180 students in grades 4k-4. Each classroom has 15-18 students supported by two or more Program Leaders. Program Leaders spend the majority of the time in the classroom providing engaging activities and building relationships with their students Each site has a leadership team onsite to help and offer guidance at all times

Job Description & Duties:

 General Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and lead fun and inclusive recreation and enrichment activities.
• Enjoy the outdoors while supervising recess and field trips.
• Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Work as a team with other program staff to carry out responsibilities.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom.
• Help students work through conflict.
• Interact with parents as needed.

Program Dates: 

All staff Training Week: June 10-14 – In person, on site 10:30am-4:30pm

Program Dates & Times: Tuesday, June 17-July 26 Summer School/SREC Program, No program/staff: June 19, July 4 & 5 (unpaid holiday closure). SREC program hours: 12-4pm Monday thru Friday.

• Locations Chavez Elementary, Elvehjem Elementary, Hawthorne Elementary, Lake View Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Olson Elementary, Southside Elementary, Thoreau Elementary
• Start Date 06/10/2024
• Hours a Week:

  25 hours per week.

• Work Hours:

  Staff Hours: Monday thru Friday 11:30 am-4:30pm

• Pay Rate:

  $15 per hour

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Prior experience working with children in any setting.
  • Ability to work Monday thru Friday from 11:30-4:30pm.
  • Must be in high school or older.
  • Dedicated to making a difference in your community.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with youth in a recreation or childcare setting.
  • Experience providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
  • CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Bilingual in Spanish or Hmong or other languages.
• Other Information:

  For more information, contact Erica Pape at empape@madison.k12.wi.us

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