Sense-ational Endeavors Camp Counselor

Penn State Altoona

Altoona, PA, US
$16.00ph
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Assist with daily activities
Supervise campers and promote safety
Engage and support children with diverse needs
** Penn State Altoona is seeking camp counselors for the Sense-ational Endeavors Summer Camp, aimed at providing engaging activities for children with autism. The position involves assisting instructors, supervising campers, and ensuring a safe environment during a two-week program. **

Job Summary

  • Penn State Altoona and Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 (IU8) are excited to collaborate to support the Sense-ational Endeavors Summer Camp, which is a program designed to provide engaging, inclusive learning experiences for children with autism.
  • The successful candidates will be part of a two-week summer program featuring structured, themed learning activities that provide a variety of sensory experiences, including physical movement, arts and music, and social skills development, while aligning with the camp’s mission to create meaningful summer learning experiences for students and families.
  • Camp counselors will work with children ages 4 to 15, supporting instructors with classroom activities, creative projects, camper supervision, and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Penn State Altoona is seeking camp counselors for the Sense-ational Endeavors Summer Camp, aimed at providing engaging activities for children with autism. The position involves assisting instructors, supervising campers, and ensuring a safe environment during a two-week program. **

Salary

$16.00/hour

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Assist with daily activities
  • Supervise campers and promote safety
  • Engage and support children with diverse needs
  • Paraprofessional employment

Nice-to-have

  • Inclusive learning experiences
  • Sensory experiences
  • Social skills development

Key Requirements

  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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