Summer Childcare Lead/Director

Job Title: Childcare Lead Teacher/Director at Camp Grace

Job Dates: June 2 – August 22, 2025

Expected Hours: 40/week

Pay: $20-23/hour, depending on experience

Job Summary: Lead and coordinate the daily activities at Camp Grace summer childcare at Grace Lutheran School.

Responsible to: Principal

Requirements

· Pass a background check and submit fingerprints to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services

· Become certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid within 90 days of hire.

· Renew or become a member of the Growing Futures learning database and complete the required number of training hours based on experience.

About Camp Grace

· Camp Grace serves children 4-12 years old. Our maximum capacity is 40.

· Camp Grace is overseen by the North Dakota Department of Human Services and adheres to all state childcare rules and guidelines.

· Camp Grace is open 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday from June 2 – August 22. Camp is closed on July 4.

Personal Qualifications

· Support the mission and purpose of Grace Lutheran School.

· Show love for working with children.

· Maintain confidences, be respectful, maintain courtesy, and be an effective listener toward staff, parents, and children.

· Be professional, poised, patient, punctual, dependable, and enthusiastic.

· Respect children and expect respect in return.

· Pass a background check and submit fingerprints to the North Dakota Department of Human Services.

Responsibilities

· Administer the summer program.

· Coordinate activities, both on- and off-site.

· Develop a daily and weekly schedule and calendar.

· Provide families with email updates and a weekly newsletter.

· Work directly with children at least 60% of the day.

· Manage supplies and coordinate with Principal to place orders for supplies.

· Communicate with parents to report or resolve any problems.

· Work with assistant teachers to provide a clean, engaging space for the children.

· Enforce rules as outlined in the Camp Grace Family Handbook.

· Maintain an appropriate, nurturing recreational environment.

· Manage record keeping related to children’s arrival, departure, behavior, and location.

· Assist children with minor injuries, bumps, bruises, etc.

· Be loving and gentle with children who are upset and help resolve disputes in a Christian manner.

· Work with children on proper manners, behavior, and social interactions.

· Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

· Breakfast and lunch included

· Training costs covered for onboarding, CPR, etc.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23