Summer Program Leader & Summer Program Assistant

The Clear Creek History Park is seeking a Summer Program Leader and Summer Program Assistant for its "Hands on History" summer sessions. The sessions are for children ages 6-10 and are held for 7 weeks from June 9 through August 1, 2008. (Not including the week of July 4 th). You will be interpreting Golden regional history from the mid to late 1800s in a fun and educational manner. Our historic buildings provide the backdrop for the activities including: a one-room schoolhouse lesson, gold panning, pioneer games, and crafts. At the end of each weekly session, you will host a "Pioneer Pageant."

The Summer Program Leader will supervise the Summer Program Assistant and one volunteer Junior Leader. The fast-paced daily program explores history through a variety of hands-on activities. The leader is responsible for managing a group of 20 children each week, leading daily programming, all while maintaining a safe and fun environment. The assistant will assist the leader in these tasks.

Working Conditions:

You will work mostly outdoors, Monday through Friday from 8:00am-3:30pm. Candidates must be able to do the following in 90 F heat: lift up to 30lbs, walk two miles in a half hour while caring for the needs of 20 children, sometimes in historical costume.

Qualifications:

We are looking for individuals who possess enthusiasm, energy, patience, and kindness. Excellent time management and interpersonal communication skills are a must. (The Summer Program Leader must have professional experience teaching children in either a traditional or nontraditional teaching environment.) Upon selection, the final candidates will be drug tested and given a background check. Current CPR/1 ST Aid certification is preferred.

Compensation:

Summer Program Leader: $10.50/hr

Summer Program Assistant: $8.50/hr

Both individuals may receive free farm chicken eggs and fresh vegetables from our heirloom gardens.

Send cover letter, resume and references via email. Label each file with your name.

Jobs close 03/17/08

Send to:

frontdesk@astorhousemuseum.org

NO CALLS PLEASE.

Astor House Museum & Clear Creek History Program is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our website to find out more about our organization www.ClearCreekHistoryPark.org