Summer Camp Counselor

About the role

Open Mind School is seeking summer volunteers to join their team. Volunteers will work part-time (10-30 hours per week) during weekdays from June 8, 2026, 8:45 AM to August 21, 2026, 2:45 PM.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support group lessons as guided by the lead facilitator or educator
• Work 1:1 or in small groups supporting students
• Lead social activities in shared spaces
• Engage in set up and clean up throughout the day
• Write and share notes on each child’s daily activities and participation
• Support interaction between students
• Implement behavior strategies to maintain prosocial and cooperative behaviors
• Support attention and sensory regulation for all students
• Provide one-on-one support if necessary to students who benefit from extra support to attend, engage, or cooperate in group activities
• Maintain the safety of the students at all times
• Use child-centered and respectful language with students

Requirements

• Reliable and committed to all days signed up
• Positive and creative
• Experience with children with and without learning differences
• Ability to manage children in a high-energy environment and support their engagement
• Able to take the lead and follow directions

Qualifications

• Driver’s License
• Background Check
• Attend Orientation

Age Requirement

16+

Benefits

• Close collaboration with educators, speech therapists, occupational therapists, music teachers, art instructors, and more
• On-the-job training with a range of children's learning styles and ages
• Professional growth opportunities within the nonprofit inclusion program
• Possibility of counting volunteer hours toward your program of study

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Part time (10-30 hrs/wk)