Summer Camp Teacher - Camp Mercer

Camp Mercer – Summer Camp Teacher

Compensation: $25/hr

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-12:00pm

Job Objective/Summary

Camp mercer’s teacher utilizes a trauma informed care approach to walk alongside campers. They understand barriers faced by children experiencing homelessness and want to dedicate their summer to help campers work through them. They plan, develop, and lead a fun, interactive, and educational curriculum appropriate for several age groups, that range from 5-15 years old. They are creative in use of camp’s resources to provide enrichment that is fun, interactive and gets the campers excited about learning. They work closely with camp supervisors, director, and other teachers to ensure campers learning and retaining of age and grade specific material. They use common sense and good judgment to significantly impact camper experience.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

· Attend and complete pre-camp orientation and all staff meetings

· Lead fun, interactive, enriching curriculum to various age groups

· Strategically utilize camp resources; including counselors, volunteers, space, and materials, to ensure lessons are effective

· Identify and meet camper needs

· Provide emotional/mental support for camp participants

· Empower camp participants to handle stressful situations with appropriate behavior

· Provide conflict resolution and mediation

· Work closely with camp supervisors and director to incorporate behavioral plans as needed

· Design and communicate curriculum and give weekly updates to director

· Act as the “early warning system” on the lookout for problems requiring referral to Case Managers or other HomeFront staff

· Enforce and follow all safety guidelines including COVID policies

· Know, understand, and follow emergency summer camp procedures

Competencies

· Compassionate

· Patient

· Creative

· Classroom management

· Camper focused

· Mission driven

· Energetic and enthusiastic

· Adaptable

· Independent decision making

· Conflict resolution

· Sound judgment

Required Education and Skills:

· NJ Teaching Certification

· BA or three years toward completion

· Compassion for vulnerable families

Physical Demands

· Ability to lift up to 20 lbs

· Ability to kneel, stoop, bend, walk, stand, climb, reach, and sit for long periods

· Close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

· Exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be added or changed as needed.

HomeFront, Inc. is an equal opportunity /affirmative action employer. We welcome employees and prospective employees without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ewing, NJ 08628 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25