What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sign Language Instructor position at Everwood Day Camp?
Our Sign Language Specialist will create and teach a curriculum for children aged 9 to 15. You will be responsible for designing engaging (30-minute) lessons to teach the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) while making the experience fun, diverse, educational, and age-appropriate. This specialist position is perfectly suited to a student or teacher (or similar) who has a passion for ASL, Deaf culture, and/or experience in sign language instruction. As a specialist, you are required to be part of our arrivals and departures team.
You won't find a more rewarding and dynamic summer job and become part of a life-long camp community! Come and join our dynamic and diverse team in this seasonal role!
JOB REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Must have graduated from high school.
An enthusiastic, motivated, warm, friendly, caring individual.
The ability to adapt with a smile in a fast-paced, social environment
Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) with strong communication skills.
PREFERRED
Experience in teaching or facilitating group instruction in sign language.
DATES, HOURS AND PAY
8:30am to 4:00pm (this includes a 30-minute break per day)
June 23rd to Aug 22nd (9 wks, preferred) or Aug 15th (8 wks) and hours are guaranteed.
Mon to Fri each week except for July 4th when we are closed.
Salary range is $3,950 for 8 weeks of camp.
Salary range is $4,425 for 9 weeks of camp.
Extra income can be made (up to $1,000), working as a Bus Counselor or Extended Day staff.
LOCATION
Sharon, MA but with free bus transportation from all over MA.
We need Bus Counselors from Boston, Braintree, Brookline, Chestnut Hill, Milton, Needham, Newton, Wellesley and more!
Housing is NOT included.
Everwood Day Camp is an outdoor focused summer camp featuring many physically demanding activities on land and water. Staff members are regularly required to walk, hike, and otherwise move in woods, fields, beaches, and lakes. To perform the job, each staff member of Everwood Day Camp must be physically able to travel around a large rural environment (fields, woods, beach, etc.) over uneven ground on a regular basis. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!
Salary : $3,950 - $4,425
