Break Camp Counselor

Overview

Do you believe that every child should have access to quality, comprehensive education based on individual learning styles? Do you want to be part of a groundbreaking nonprofit with a huge impact on the community? If so, we'd love to have you on our team. Open Mind School is a nonprofit 501(C)3 inclusive school with small classrooms, adapted curriculum, innovative technology, and a BIG emphasis on enrichment activities.

We are devoted to creating a motivating and appropriate environment where children can make meaningful gains in cognitive, physical, social, and developmental domains. We apply the most recent research when adapting and modifying activities and materials for different learners. We are also proud to partner with Yahoo for the Silicon Valley's first Tech Bridge Program.

Open Mind School is looking for summer volunteers and we would love for you to join us! Please submit an application or email hr if you are available any of the following days April 6th-April 10th.

• Implement and support group lessons as guided by the lead facilitator or educator
• Work 1 on 1 or in small groups supporting students
• Lead social activities in shared spaces
• Engage in setup and cleanup throughout the day
• Write and share notes on each child’s daily activities and participation

• During the day:
  Support interaction between students
• Implement behavior strategies to maintain prosocial and cooperative behaviors
• Support attention and sensory regulation for all students
• Provide one-on-one support if necessary to students who benefit from extra support to attend, engage, or cooperate in group activities
• Maintain the safety of the students at all times
• Use child-centered and respectful language with students

• Reliable and committed to all days they sign up
• Positive and creative
• Have experience with children with and without learning differences
• Manage children in a high energy environment and support their engagement
• Excited to learn from this program and bring helpful ideas to the table
• Able to take the lead and able to follow directions

• You will be working closely with educators, speech therapists, occupational therapists, music teachers, art instructors, and more!
• You will get on-the-job training with a range of children s learning styles and ages.
• You'll be affiliated with a cool nonprofit inclusion program with many professional growth opportunities for the future.
• Open Mind School is also a field placement for many colleges and universities around the Bay so there's a possibility of counting volunteer hours toward your program of study.

Learn more nmindschool.org. Feel free to share the information with friends and colleagues.

Please submit a Volunteer application using our Gusto platform https //, Volunteer Match.org, or email hr.