Summer Programs Assistant Manager
5 days ago
OUR MISSION: Oregon Episcopal School educates students to realize their power for good as engaged citizens of the world.
ABOUT US: Founded in 1869, Oregon Episcopal School today occupies a wooded 59 acre campus where 880 students in Pre-K through 12th Grade share an excellent faculty, an inquiry based curriculum, and a strong sense of community. The Upper School also includes a small boarding program of international and domestic students who live and learn together enhancing the vibrancy of the school community.
The School values employees who seek to continually develop the OES Essential Competencies in themselves and others and are prepared to engage in a vibrant, diverse learning community. Committed to the professional development of our faculty, teachers are guided by the Learning and Teaching at OES faculty growth model.
As an Episcopal school, we are rooted in a rhythm of gathering and reflection that values and respects all beliefs and cultures. As such, we educate toward a larger purpose - toward inclusion and respect, service and justice and commitment beyond ourselves.
JOB SUMMARY:
- Oregon Episcopal School (OES) seeks adaptable, collaborative, and self-directed individuals to serve as seasonal Summer Assistant Programs Managers. In this role, staff partner closely with the Director, Summer Programs Manager, and assigned program teams to support and coordinate student-centered summer camps and enrichment experiences.
- Assistant Programs Managers collaborate with teaching and coaching teams to ensure the smooth coordination of camp classes, enrichment activities, workshops, field trips, and daily operations. Responsibilities include supporting logistics such as supplies, schedules, transportation, food, and space use, while proactively communicating program needs to administration to ensure programs remain responsive, well-supported, and kid-focused.
- This position requires a strong love of working with school-age campers, the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities, and a commitment to flexibility, growth mindset, and collaborative problem-solving. Successful candidates demonstrate intercultural competence, clear written and verbal communication skills, and a willingness to jump in and support program needs at a moment's notice. Above all, they view student campers as capable learners and creators and contribute positively to a respectful, inclusive, and dynamic summer program community.
- 7:30 A.M. Opening admin team prep
- 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.: Co-constructed engagements with students outdoors and indoors.
- 2:30-3:30: Class transition to afternoon enrichment stations facilitated by teacher assistants and assistant managers support
- 3:45 p.m.- 6 p.m. Age groups transition to after care spaces with assigned teacher assistants and check out flow begins.
- Learn more about our Summer Programs, including our philosophy, commitment to justice, and core values here.
The Summer Assistant Programs Manager models joy, curiosity, and inclusion through respectful exploration of ideas, materials, and relationships for the Summer Program Team. They nurture children's and adult's growth through playful engagement with the natural world, community-building activities, creative expression, and working to align systems in support of pedagogy.
The summer assistant program manager will support the program's alignment with the practices of the OES lower school, fostering an appreciation for lifelong learning through the safe utilization of both indoor and outdoor classroom spaces.
Full collaboration with assistant managers and teaching teams is imperative. Together, educators will design and deliver a summer experience that:
- Expands joyful, student-centered inquiries and emergent curiosities
- Supports the social, emotional, and mental well-being of campers
- Builds a strong, caring community
??Strong candidates are both learners and knowers, bringing a collaborative spirit, technological fluency, and openness to emergent teaching practices and working always to seek ways to positively impact student campers whether it is their 1st or 20th day of the Summer season. They view campers as budding scholars, creators, and engaged human beings, regardless of prior knowledge or ability.
"We believe that every child is unique and capable, that each of them brings gifts to share and questions to explore. Our emergent program draws from the interests and theories of the children and is influenced by constructivist educators: teachers and thinkers like Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky and the educators of Reggio Emilia, Italy. In this tradition we believe that learning is an active process, and that learners who construct their own knowledge are most likely to remember their learning, make discoveries, and apply learning to new contexts. We are a community who believes in social constructivism, an understanding that human knowledge is often heightened and deepened by interaction with others." (OES)
Position Details
- Seasonal, full-time
- Asynchronous training starts June 1, 2026
- Admin prep/onboarding June 12th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 2026
Working in collaboration with the Summer Programs administrative team and assigned teaching and coaching teams, you will:
- Prepare, organize, and maintain camp class systems and materials so they are ready for consistent, week-by-week use by educators, assistant teachers, and student campers.
- Develop a working understanding of the weekly flow, structure, and needs of each assigned camp class in order to anticipate and respond to program demands.
- Provide daily check-ins and on-the-ground support to assigned teaching teams to promote alignment, communication, and smooth program operations.
Coordinate and organize supplies for assigned enrichment activities, and step in to lead or facilitate activities as needed within the summer program framework. - Engage with student campers in ways that are positive, joyful, respectful, and student-centered, consistently honoring campers as whole people.
- Respond to challenges with a solution-oriented and growth-minded approach, modeling flexibility, reflection, and collaboration when working with campers and summer staff.
- Use established communication protocols to determine when to problem-solve independently and when to elevate needs to the Programs Manager or Director.
- Support summer staff and contractors through clear, direct, and respectful communication, offering guidance, empathy, and shared expectations.
- Participate fully in the daily life of the camp community, including supporting staff breaks, supervising indoor and outdoor play spaces, and assisting with lunch service and transitions.
- Promote and model responsible use and care of OES facilities, equipment, and materials, while maintaining professional, collaborative relationships with Facilities staff.
- Attend and engage fully in required orientations, training, staff meetings, and other program-related meetings.
- Assist with special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated commitment to creating inclusive, welcoming, and equitable learning environments for all children
- A love for working with kids, teens, and adults.
- BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
- An ideal candidate will have worked in summer camp or educational enrichment programming for 3+ years as a facilitator, educator or counselor OR worked as an educational programs coordinator for at least 1 year.
- IT skills, general digital literacy, proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google web-based platform, database systems, ability to adapt and learn as digital tools evolve
- Experience co-leading administrative tasks and database management.
- Intercultural competency, demonstrated experience and skill in working with students, campers, and colleagues from diverse ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends as needed, transportation for off campus errands and/or events
- Enrollment in Oregon Office of Child Care's Central Background Registry
- Food Handlers certificate and current CPR and First Aid certification
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Prior experience supporting youth in summer programs, school settings (public or independent), community organizations, or other child-centered environments
- Experience collaborating or co-teaching with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences
- Commitment to ongoing professional learning, self-reflection, and growth, with the flexibility to adapt to the dynamic flow of summer programming
- Ability to facilitate and supervise groups of 15-30 campers with appropriate support, centering student safety, dignity, and belonging
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to contribute to a positive, inclusive, and healthy team culture
- Clear, respectful, and open communication skills for engaging with students, families, colleagues, and supervisors from diverse identities and communities
- A joyful and curious approach to working with children; showing respect, responsibility, playfulness, and a willingness to try new ideas
- Camp activities take place in classrooms, playgrounds, and outdoor areas across a 59-acre campus; duties may involve moving between these spaces with reasonable accommodations as needed
- Ability to support the safety and supervision of young children, using whatever mobility supports or accommodations are appropriate for the individual
- Ability to communicate and engage with students, families, and colleagues in ways that ensure safety and effective interaction; OES will provide reasonable accommodations to candidates who use alternative communication methods
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