Danbury Public Schools

Sunsational Summer Program - Program Assistant


Pay$20.00 / hour
LocationDanbury/Connecticut
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 6575
    • Position Type:
      Before/After School Program

    • Date Posted:
      4/21/2025

    • Location:
      Great Plain Elem

    • Closing Date:
      Open Until Filled

    • Provide on-site support and direction to the program associates.
    • Oversee activities, lesson plans and curriculum development.
    • Maintain daily activities records and progress notes.
    • Keep students safe and supervised at all times including transitions, field trips both onsite and off-site.
    • Attend staff meetings and program professional development activities.
    • Communicate regularly with school staff, administration and parents.
    • Distribute and collect program evaluation and other reporting materials as required;
    • Perform related duties as appropriate and assigned.
    • Distribute registration materials for the fall to families and parents.
    • Process payments and related paperwork on a timely basis.
    • Under the direction of the program manager, implement the program and curriculum, rotation of students through activities, and related documentation of their experiences.
    • CT teaching certificate, Associates degree or coaching certificate highly desirable or have prior satisfactory performance in the ELP program as a leader.
    • Works well and understands children, families and community members.
    • Committed to and interested in promoting the program, and supporting families and children.
    • Possesses excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
    • A high level of dependability.
    • Effective supervisory skills including incident details, lesson planning, problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining an enjoyable and structured program.
    • First Aid/CPR and Administration of Medications
    • SUMMER PROGRAM ASSISTANT

      Program Dates
      : June 18, 2025 to August 1, 2025; Training dates To Be Determined - Must be able to commit to the entire program

      Rate: $20.00 hourly

      Hours: Weekly hours to be determined. Must complete mandatory pre-program staff training

      Job Duties: Assume primary responsibilities for the day to day operations on and off-site of the summer program including, but not limited to, the following:
      • Provide on-site support and direction to the program associates.
      • Oversee activities, lesson plans and curriculum development.
      • Maintain daily activities records and progress notes.
      • Keep students safe and supervised at all times including transitions, field trips both onsite and off-site.
      • Attend staff meetings and program professional development activities.
      • Communicate regularly with school staff, administration and parents.
      • Distribute and collect program evaluation and other reporting materials as required;
      • Perform related duties as appropriate and assigned.
      • Distribute registration materials for the fall to families and parents.
      • Process payments and related paperwork on a timely basis.
      • Under the direction of the program manager, implement the program and curriculum, rotation of students through activities, and related documentation of their experiences.

      Qualifications:
      • CT teaching certificate, Associates degree or coaching certificate highly desirable or have prior satisfactory performance in the ELP program as a leader.
      • Works well and understands children, families and community members.
      • Committed to and interested in promoting the program, and supporting families and children.
      • Possesses excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
      • A high level of dependability.
      • Effective supervisory skills including incident details, lesson planning, problem-solving skills.
      • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining an enjoyable and structured program.
      • First Aid/CPR and Administration of Medications
      Reports to the Program Manager

      APPLICATION PROCESS
      Apply Online, including all required attachments.
      ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON-LINE AT www.danbury.k12.ct.us (job listings)




  • About the company

      Danbury High School is a public high school in Danbury, Connecticut, with approximately 3000 students.