Summer Camp Instructor

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Summer Camp Instructor to join our team at AlphaBEST Education, Inc. for our Going Places Summer Camp program.

About the Role:

The Summer Camp Instructor will be responsible for implementing our Going Places curriculum to groups of 15-30 campers, teaching the curriculum as written, and adapting it as needed to improve the camper experience. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively collaborate with the camp team to create a memorable experience for campers, maintain safe environments, and provide leadership and camp spirit.

Responsibilities:

• Implement Going Places curriculum to groups of 15-30 campers
• Teach the curriculum as written, adapting it as needed to improve the camper experience or accommodate individual campers
• Effectively collaborate with the camp team to create a memorable experience for campers
• Maintain safe environments for all campers and provide leadership and camp spirit
• Contribute to and participate in daily camp activities, including check-in and check-out, opening/closing ceremonies, and snack & lunch supervision and programming
• Provide exceptional customer service to parents and our camp partners
• Assist with daily setup and cleanup of camp as well as the set up and break down of camp at the beginning and end of the summer

Requirements:

• Genuine love and interest in working with children and/or education
• Ability to maintain an excellent work ethic, a high level of energy, and exceptional enthusiasm each day
• Flexibility to meet changing needs and demands while balancing multiple tasks efficiently
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team, with an openness to feedback and a desire to grow professionally
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• A great communicator with families and guardians
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified by the start of camp

Experience & Education:

• College degree preferred but not required
• Preferred experience with elementary students
• Experience working with kids or in a camp setting a plus

Compensation & Perks:

We are committed to competitively compensating staff. Regarding compensation:

• Salary $15.00 + per hour depending upon education and experience
• Staff are compensated at a regular hourly rate, with overtime at 1.5x the hourly rate in accordance with state and federal requirements
• Staff will be compensated at an hourly training rate for 2-12 hours of online training to be completed before camp, and for 1-2 days on-site setup/training
• Summer staff positions are temporary, seasonal non-benefited positions and do not include paid vacation time

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 accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Some lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.
• Typing, writing, reading
• Seeing, hearing, and speaking, both nearby and at a distance
• Use hand and fingers to help with classroom supplies and operate equipment
• Frequent sitting
• Standing, walking, kneeling