Nanny

Camp O-AT-KA Camp Nanny

About the Camp

Camp O-AT-KA, founded in 1906 on the shore of Lake Sebago in Maine, is a traditional summer residential camp for boys ages 8-16. We seek to develop skills, instill confidence, and build character in a supportive family environment. We welcome campers and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds and O-AT-KA seeks to bring them together by furthering common interests, promoting a sense of community, achieving progress towards goals, and fostering the development of lifelong friendships.

Camp O-AT-KA offers 30 activities in athletics, arts, boating, theater, nature, outdoor skills, swimming, etc. and sessions for the campers run from two to seven weeks. The campus is in the town of Sebago and directly on Sebago Lake. The camp is set up in 3 units, dependent on age, with approx. 100 boys and 70 staff members.

About the Position

The camp nanny will look after the younger children of the full-time Camp employees. The nanny will organize fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities, with safety also being a primary responsibility. The nanny will have access to many of the camp amenities for activity options when available. There will be some meal/food prep responsibility. The nanny will be expected to provide age-appropriate care when necessary, including diapering for non-potty-trained children.

This is a Monday-Friday position during normal working hours. There will be no weekend or evening responsibilities. Shared housing options on campus are available if needed.

Key Attributes of a Successful Camp Nanny:

· Models exemplary behavior in your words and actions.

· Positive and enthusiastic energy surrounding attitude and actions.

· Enjoys working with children and able to relate to them and form positive relationships.

· Shows creativity and ability to think outside-the-box.

· Collaborates effectively with the parents/guardians of the children.

· Is excited to be part of a team environment, which means being flexible when needed.

· Takes personal responsibility for themselves and the children they are responsible for.

· Proactively anticipates and responds to children’s needs.

· Ability to function effectively without technology in an unplugged environment.

· Recognizes and maintains proper boundaries in interactions with children, parents, and colleagues.

· Asks questions when unsure and comfortable consulting with others.

· Mature, responsible and reliable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $30