Summer Camp Assistant (Childcare Program)

Are you a college student or teacher looking for summer work, that loves working with children, and desires to work in a fun and professional environment? Do you have a heart for working with children and want to gain hands-on teaching experience in a supportive, faith-based classroom environment? If so, we’d love for you to join our team this summer!

This is a seasonal position expected to run from now through July 24, 2026 with 1 additional recap day on August 3, 2026

Position Summary:

The Summer Camp Assistant in our Childcare Program will be responsible for assisting in a therapeutic classroom environment in the Compass Kids Program at the Center for Women and Children or Cornerstone Lutheran Church.  This individual will support children in the elementary or middle school age groups and play a crucial role in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for them.

Job Title: Summer Camp Assistant

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt 

Reports to: Program Manager Compass Kids

Full or Part-time: Temporary – 28 hours

Team:  Center for Women and Children (CWC)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Brief description of duties in order of priority

Key Area: Teaching and Support 

• Assist in a therapeutic classroom environment within the Compass Kids Program at the Center for Women and Children or Cornerstone Lutheran Church.
• Implement developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and Christ-centered approaches.
• Use evidence-based curriculum and sensory tools in educational activities.
• Communicate effectively and clearly with children, parents, coworkers, and volunteers.

Key Area: Program Support

• Ensure the program meets the needs of the children in a Christ-centered, strengths-focused, and trauma-informed manner.
• Implement summer programming as directed through best practice standards of social emotional learning and Indiana Afterschool Standards with the utilization of sensory support.
• Provide daily communication to parents as well as Compass Kids staff outlining daily events.
• Adherence to all policies and procedures of Wheeler Mission, Center for Women and Children, and Indiana Code.
• Participate in staff meetings and meetings with Compass Kids Program Managers as requested.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:  

Skills We Are Looking For:

• Dependability
• Effective Communication Skills
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Child-Centered Approach
• Collaboration

Education/Experience:

• Must have 1+ years of experience working with young children.
• Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Experience working within a school or family recovery setting (preferred)
• Working knowledge of children who have been impacted by trauma, poverty and/or homelessness (preferred)

Technical/Software Knowledge:

• Above average knowledge in Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to learn HRIS software (Paycom) as well as other software necessary

Mission Alignment:

• Belief in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible
• Adherence to WM Employee Policies
• Alignment with WM Core Values:

• Christ-Centered Purpose
• Faithful Stewardship
• Excellence
• Grace and Truth

Physical Requirements:

This person must be able to carry out the required job duties in a fast-paced Christ Centered environment that is grace-based, and strengths focused.

To perform the essential job functions of this position, a candidate must be able to:

• Lift a 10–30-pound child, using all safety precautions
• Stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and play with infants, toddlers, or young children for long periods of time.
• Conduct activities both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting.

Other Requirements for Employment

• Availability to work 28 hours per week: Monday through Friday, with shift times varying between 7am to 6pm.
• Occasional travel may be required for field trips.
• Confidentiality Policy
• Statement of Faith
• Adherence to Wheeler Mission’s Code of Conduct and Core Values
• Background check, fingerprints, physical, and TB test will be required for this position.
• All employees must sign and adhere to WM Drugs and Alcohol policy and remain free from addiction to drugs or alcohol. Candidates must submit to and pass a drug and/or alcohol test. This drug and/or alcohol testing may occur any time after the applicant receives a conditional offer of employment. 

Wheeler Mission Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry whose designated purpose is religious.  We are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping those experiencing homelessness and those in need.  Wheeler Mission Ministries considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of Wheeler Mission Ministries have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.  Employees are encouraged and expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.

Disclaimer: Although WMM has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, WMM reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of WMM, at any time, with or without advance notice.  This position description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This position description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at-will.”  The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.