Principal Responsibilities:

Camp JCC Rishon campers are entering their first year at camp. The Rishon Unit Head is responsible for ensuring that the campers have a successful summer that fosters Kindergarten readiness skills. The Unit Head will oversee a team of 2 counselors and 20 campers. The dates of employment for 2024 are June 10-August 9, which includes a week of Tsevet (Staff) Training. Work hours are Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30, excluding extended days that involve early arrival and dismissal in the early evening.

Minimum Qualifications:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises the Rishon (rising Kindergarten unit) campers (1 group with up to 18 campers)
• Works with the Head of Camp to create and oversee the day to day program operations of the unit, including scheduling, activities and rainy day activities
• Creates and leads age appropriate activities for campers as needed.
• Identifies and meets each camper's needs. This includes, learning likes/dislikes, recognizing and responding to opportunities for problem solving, interaction between campers and staff, creating great camp experiences for each camper.
• Provides behavior management techniques and intervention for campers where necessary
• Supervises Rishon counselors (up to 3 total) and evaluates their performance throughout the summer.
• Be familiar with and enforce the personnel policies, safety rules, and program of camp
• Attends all camp meetings, activities and special programs
• Keep records as required, including documenting all incidents
• Ensures for the health, safety, and welfare of all campers in any area or programs at camp
• Models appropriate behavior to staff and campers

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have previous experience working with preschool or early elementary age children.
• Must possess integrity, adaptability, enthusiasm, patience, and self-control.
• Positive, "can do" attitude which is demonstrated by a willingness to pitch in and help wherever needed as well as an ability to anticipate what is needed
• Must be physically able to work outdoors in different weather conditions, including heat.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications are required.
• All other duties as assigned

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

The Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh is the central hub of Jewish life in Wake County and surrounding areas. The Jewish Federation includes our agencies: Jewish Family Services, Jewish Community Center, Jewish Community Relations Council, and the Jewish Community Foundation. Camp JCC is a department of the Jewish Federation and fulfills the Jewish Federations mission Welcome, engage, and enhance Jewish life through connection care, and community. To learn more about Camp JCC visit www.raleighcaryjcc.org/campjcc.