Imagination Program Specialist (Teacher), New Country Day Camp

Responsibilities

• Incorporate NCDC values and seasonal themes rooted in Jewish sensibilities into programming.
• Independently develop lesson plans, differentiated by age group and offering adaptations for a variety of needs and abilities.
• Submit lesson plans to supervisor by an agreed upon deadline for feedback.
• Execute 30 – 40-minute sessions for groups of up to 30 campers at a time, grouped by age and including varying needs and abilities.
• Develop and execute week-long, progressive, and comprehensive units for elective time. Elective sessions are 50 – 60 minutes long and include 10 – 40 campers at a time.
• Campers in elective units are in 4th – 6th grades and have a variety of needs and abilities.
• Assist in creating and implementing activities for kindergarteners and 1st graders for their independent playtime.
• Participate in and lead portions of weekly Shabbat celebrations.
• Be actively involved in the development and implementation of NCDC Maccabi Games (color war).
• Develop rainy day programming pre-camp and execute programming as needed over the summer.
• Logistics
• Supervise campers and staff on a camp bus, riding the bus to and from camp, interacting with caregivers at drop-off and pick-up, conducting camper check-in and check-out on camp’s attendance database.
• Responsible for overall cleanliness and organization of program spaces and supplies.
• Work with Operations Manager and Program Coordinator to order supplies for program units, as well as maintaining an organized inventory and balanced budget.
• Aid campers and counselors in pool changing rooms, lunch service, and other non-program spaces as assigned.
• Exhibit and maintain strong time management capabilities.
• Actively participate in NCDC’s sustainability and waste management efforts.
• Submit weekly elective programming written/photo content to Communications team for shareable family content.
• Communicate/consult as needed with Division Supervisors and Support Supervisors regarding camper needs and concerns.
• Provide additional support for counselors and campers outside of lesson time as needed and assigned, particularly on days when it is rainy and/or counselors are absent.
• Ensure the proper storage of all program equipment so that it is maintained in good repair, removing any unsuitable program equipment from use immediately.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with elementary school-age children.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Professional-level experience in field related to the CCG program, such as outdoor education or culinary education.
• Previous experience as a supervisor or mentor.
• Excellent organizational and oral communication skills.
• Ability to successfully interact with children and colleagues of diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Fast learner with ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Previous experience working with neurodivergent youth is a plus.