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Summer Program Specialist work directly with an assigned group of approximately 10-15 students, to provide an innovative, enriching, stimulating, safe, responsible, well-supervised summer program while acting as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor. Summer Program Specialist must have a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for the students they teach. A Summer Program Specialists ability to establish authority through leadership, communication, and most importantly patience, will be required in giving our students the stability and nurturing atmosphere they need to succeed. The Summer Program Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing lessons in their field of expertise and craft that meet Carter\'s Crew requirements for 12-17 year old members. Summer Program Specialists are responsible for preparing a safe, engaging, and creative learning environment, supporting student learning with a growth mindset, establishing a positive rapport with members and co-workers, and preparing materials and supplies. As a school supportive employee, the Summer Program Specialist position is an Arkansas out of school network funded grant position.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED required.?Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate in a public school setting?Must pass FBI criminal background check and fingerprinting.?First Aid and CPR certification.?At least six months experience working with youth in a classroom, after school, or recreationenvironment.?Strong Math and English skills (K-12).?Excellent communication skills.?Knowledge of innovative instructional delivery techniques.?Demonstrated ability to lead/guide youth member participants while effectively teaching thearea of expertise or craft.\ ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\ Program Management:

Ability to create and implement fun and engaging developmentally appropriate activities in the area(s) of individual expertise, certification, or craft.?With support of Project Director and On site Manager, plans and implements the on-site curriculum of daily enrichment activities that align with Carter\'s Crew youth program, \"UN-Repeating the Cycle\"; continually interfacing with members, volunteers, staff, and parents.?Ability to lead and supervise small and large groups by recognizing potential issues and applying established Carter\'s Crew procedures and problem solving methods as needed.?Ability to observe member behavior, assess its appropriateness and apply appropriate behavior management techniques, positive redirection, or appropriate corrective action as necessary to support members in making positive behavior choices.?Accurately completes and submits digital time sheets, incident reports, rosters, receipts, and other program related materials.?Identify student needs and communicate to Project Director and On site manager.?Ability to provide specialized instruction in small group settings to implement activities and support learning in the specialized enrichment content environment.?Assists Directors and on site manager in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials necessary to support the specialized enrichment activities.?Assists Directors and on site manager in scheduling guest speakers, clinics, excursions relevant to the enrichment program and curriculum.?Evaluates the program daily to suggest improvement, needs, member academic and behavior progress, hazards and/or trends to Directors for further evaluation.?Observes members daily to check for bruises, cuts, scrapes, rashes, or other indications of injury or illness to report to Director for further evaluation.?As a summer program specialist, sets a positive example in food se ection, exercise, personal habits, and attitudes.?Responsible for designated group for duration of program or until replacement Program Specialist arrives never leave a group unsupervised.?Responsible for immediately reporting and documenting any and all injuries or incidents utilizing established Carter\'s Crew procedures for notification to the Site Manger and parents.?Demonstrate reliability and punctuality by arriving on-time for scheduled shift.?Attendance and participation at all required staff meetings, trainings, and development activities.\ Learning Environment:

Lead a group of approximately 10-15 students in an engaging instructional setting,maintaining high standards for behavior and safety.?Ability to develop and implement age appropriate activities.?Serve as a positive adult role model for children in the program through appropriate dress,speech, attitude, and courtesy.?Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging for youth.?Maintains cleanliness in all program areas; assist with the setup and breakdown duringprogram day to contribute to ongoing maintenance in an effort to keep the school orcommunity site clean and orderly.

Maintains student safety by adhering to Carter\'s Crew policy for ensuring accurate memberattendance rosters with roll call and continuous group counts administering mandatory rollcalls minimally at every rotation, before and after snack, before, during and after field trips.?Ensures age appropriate conversation among members and st