Playworker on Adventure Play (Afterschool Program)
Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
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Job Summary
Start Date:ASAP
Schedule:Part-time (approximately 16.25 hours per week)
Are you seeking a child-directed outdoor teaching environment Do you want to work in a camp like atmosphere
Discover a purposeful and meaningful career that transforms the lives of students and changes the trajectory of their future. Find a nurturing community that values people ethical practices passion and creativity. Our staff is the most valuable resource we have in accomplishing our mission to empower children with communication delays and learning differences to thrive through whole-child education innovative therapy and access to nature.
- Creates a climate that is conducive to free play - behavior that is personally directed freely chosen and intrinsically motivated.
- Demonstrates professionalism and best practices in play work.
- Offers creative ideas and materials to support a wide range of play types and opportunities.
- Provides an environment that is welcoming and safe for child-directed play.
- Maintains Adventure Playground including restocking and organizing materials.
- Performs regular risk assessments in collaboration with the Adventure Play team.
- Maintains communication with staff and administration
- Flexible Adaptable and Patient: On any given day a playworker might help children build a fort be involved in a water fight observe play from a discrete distance or clear out materials that arent being used. A playworker does not provide specific activities but responds to childrens ideas and needs in a playful and non-judgmental manner.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate within a team: The playworker balances being deeply present for individual children in the moment while observing the play site as a whole. Communication with other playworkers and adult caregivers is essential. Willingness to learn and grow through the reflective process and professional development opportunities.
- Ability to separate widely held preconceptions around adult-child relationships and childrens capacities.
- Excellent time management ability to prioritize and problem-solve independently.
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Experience working with children.
Experience working on a team.
Skills in construction or tool use preferred.
About The Parish School
Since 1983 The Parish School has educated children ages 212 who have communication delays and learning differences empowering them with the tools to succeed. This nationally recognized special needs school in Houston Texas provides an education for the entire family within the environment of a nurturing and safe 17-acre campus with on-site pediatric therapy clinic The Carruth Center. Our personalized academic approachwith a focus on communication skills social learning independence nature and the artsallows children to thrive and grow.
The Parish School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race gender or religious affiliation.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Trusted since 1983, The Parish School offers early intervention and personalized education for children with autism, ADHD, speech delays and learning differences on our nature-rich Houston campus.
