Head Camp Counselor - New Town Day Camp

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and well-being of campers, including maintaining records of incidents and concerns.
• Plan weekly brief morning chats with the camp team to discuss concerns and plans.
• Create a warm, inclusive camp environment with inquiry, exploration, and respect in mind.
• Organize physical camp activities and materials in a way that is inviting and accessible for children.
• Engage children in exploration, encouraging process over product, and coach them through understanding their feelings and problem-solving conflicts.
• Build respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, communicating consistently with them via pictures and updates.
• Collaborate with staff, mentor Associate and Assistant Counselors, and show professionalism in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a MA in education or related field and/or five years plus experience working full-time in preschool or school environments.
• A minimum of three years of professional teaching experience in an early childhood setting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with families, children, and colleagues.

Benefits

• Fun and safe environment for children to celebrate summer, make friends, and engage in enriching activities.
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant Jewish community center with excellent facilities, including a heated indoor pool, gymnasium, and air-conditioned classrooms.
• Beautifully designed rooftop playground with sprinklers and shaded areas for outdoor fun.

Schedule

• Seven weeks of camp participation.

Pay

• Details regarding pay are not specified in the job posting.