Summer Camp Counselor

Position Overview:
Little Fox CDC is seeking a motivated and passionate Summer Camp Teacher to join our team for the upcoming summer camp season. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children and has a love for creating a positive and engaging learning environment. The Summer Camp Teacher will be responsible for providing a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for children ages 5-10, facilitating crafts, activities, and outdoor play, and ensuring the cleanliness and organization of the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and Execute Activities: Develop and lead engaging, educational, and age-appropriate activities and crafts that promote creativity, learning, and physical activity.
• Outdoor Play & Nature Walks: Supervise and engage children in outdoor activities such as games, nature walks, and exploration, encouraging physical activity and connection with nature.
• Classroom Cleanliness & Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment. This includes tidying up after activities, setting up materials, and ensuring that all areas of the room are properly sanitized.
• Child Supervision & Care: Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times. Supervise children during all activities, including indoor and outdoor play, meals, and rest periods.
• Positive Communication: Maintain open, positive, and professional communication with children, parents, and staff. Report any concerns regarding children’s behavior or well-being to the Camp Director.
• Behavior Management: Use positive reinforcement and effective strategies to manage classroom behavior and encourage respect and cooperation.
• Flexible Hours: Be open to changing schedules. Full-time hours are expected and over time may occur depending on the schedules of the children enrolled.

Expectations:

• Positive Attitude: Maintain a positive, enthusiastic, and energetic attitude when working with children and colleagues. Inspire fun and creativity through your demeanor and approach.
• Good Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues. Demonstrate active listening and responsiveness to both children’s and parents' needs.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure that the children’s safety, comfort, and needs are always a top priority. Follow camp policies and procedures meticulously.
• Professionalism: Uphold the values of Little Fox CDC by maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times, including punctuality, dependability, and respect for others.

Requirements:

• Fingerprints/Background Check and Central Regsitry check are done.
• Physical and TB test required on DSS form
• Previous experience working with children in an educational or camp setting preferred.
• Must have the ability to plan and implement fun and educational activities and crafts.
• Must be able to comfortably participate in outdoor play and nature walks, including occasional physical activities such as running, lifting, and assisting children.
• Must be able to maintain classroom cleanliness and organization.
• Must have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Must be open to flexible working hours, including the potential for early mornings and late afternoons depending on camp scheduling.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 - $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $14