The Schuylkill Center’s Aftercare program is an environmentally focused program dedicated to letting children immerse themselves in nature through free play and exploration. Free, unstructured play is a vital part of a child’s development to build strong, social, and cognitive skills. We are seeking highly motivated, energetic, creative leaders to facilitate and oversee the program for children between the ages of 4 and 12.

This is a part-time afternoon position with the hours of 3PM - 6PM, Monday through Friday.

Duties include: Leading or assisting with nature hikes, supervising outdoor activities and children’s safety, helping hand out snacks and cleaning up afterwards.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be 18 years or older
• Comfortable in the outdoors and a familiarity with outdoor recreation and natural sciences
• Demonstrated ability to be a positive role model for participants
• An understanding of child development and age-appropriate pedagogy
• Experience working with children
• Strong communications skills and confidence in leading groups
• Ability to engage children in fun and creative hands-on learning opportunities
• First Aid/CPR certification required and provided for hires

Helpful but not required: Associate or Bachelor's degree or major in Environmental Science, Education, Early Childhood Education, Biology, Botany, Horticulture, Agriculture, Outdoor Leadership, or related field

Background Clearances: Finalists are responsible for providing a valid Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance, state criminal background check, FBI criminal background check, Mandated Reporter training, physical exam with TB results and other background checks that the Schuylkill Center requires based on the applicant’s state residency.

Dates of Employment: Position begins on June 3, 2019 and ends on August 16, 2019.

Application Closing Date: May 13, 2019