Lead Preschool Counselor for Noah's Ark Summer Camp
4 weeks ago
SUMMARY:
Noah's Ark Summer Camp is about discovery, exploration, and friendships. We provide children with incredible experiences both indoors and outdoors, including swim, sports, music and movement, nature and gardening, farm to table cooking, art experiences, Jewish values, weekly Shabbat sing-a-longs and so much more Our camp counselors work collaboratively to take advantage of all that summer has to offer, leaving campers with a memorable summer experience.
As a Lead Camp Counselor, you are responsible for providing a safe and stimulating environment which allows children to develop a sense of independence and encourages mutual respect. You will develop daily activities and experiences that promote discovery, increase children's awareness and problem-solving skills, inspires them to delve deeper in their learning and explorations and express their creativity.
As a Lead Counselor, you are primarily responsible for communicating information to parents and the director regularly. You would develop and implement a high-quality camp program for the children which reflects the vision and values of the Noah's Ark and the JCC as a whole.
Minimum Qualifications:
WHO YOU ARE:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in a child related field from an accredited college or university or the ability to meet Maryland requirements for employment in a preschool setting with mandated coursework completed (90 Hours Certification)
- Minimum of 2 years experience working with children
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to relate to young children and adults
- Ability to actively engage with children in a developmentally appropriate manner
- Working knowledge of the growth and development of young children and ability to utilize this information
- Ability to act independently in the classroom setting
- Ability and willingness to work with a team
- Possesses Certifications and coursework required by Licensing, or willingness to complete (CPR, Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention, Developmental Screening, ADA, Breastfeeding for Infant Toddler staff, Basic Health and Safety, COVID Course)
- Ability to multitask and maintain proper ratios/supervision at all times
- Ability to recognize safety hazards and protect children from harm
Teaching
- Plan and implement daily activities according to developmentally appropriate practices and school values
- Nurture physical, spiritual, emotional, social, and intellectual growth and development of each child
- Provide care, protection, and guidance to the children
- Maintain a cheerful, nurturing, healthy, safe, and clean environment
- Maintain attendance, milk, injury, developmental records
- Maintain storage, organization, and cleanliness of equipment and materials
- Communicate regularly with Director, including all concerns regarding campers
- Participate in regular staff meetings
- Communicate regularly with parents
- Post daily on our parent portal, Brightwheel
- Protect the rights and privacy of children and families by maintaining strict confidentiality according to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move from standing to crouching and to sitting on the floor and back to standing. Physical stamina is required to bend, stand, lift up to 35 pounds, work with children on the floor, work outdoors in a variety of temperatures, and the mobility to ensure the supervision and safety of children. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
COMPENSATION:
$19/hour
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
The Stoler Early Learning Center is also hiring for year-round positions with a competitive salary and opportunity for a sign on bonus. Employees of the JCC's Early Learning Center may also be eligible for the following benefits:
- Health Insurance; including Hospitalization, Dental and Vision
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Match Program
- Accrued Sick Days and Vacation Days
- Paid time off for Jewish and Secular Holidays, as well as Weather Related Closings
- Complimentary JCC Family Membership
- Discounts on: Preschool Enrollment, Camp, Children's Programming, Personal Training, Adult Programing, and other JCC Services
Salary:
$19
Agency Information:
JCC membership is like becoming a part of a family, everyone truly is welcome Drop by and take a tour; you won't believe how many wonderful recreational, educational, social and cultural activities you will find here. There really is something for everyone Members enjoy a wide variety of benefits including free group fitness classes and use of our Fitness Center, Aquatics Center, Parenting Center, Teen Center and Performing Arts Center. Special member rates save you money on many classes and events as well.
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