Summers at LREI - Associate Camp Counselor

Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin HS

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Job Openings >> Summers at LREI - Associate Camp Counselor

Summers at LREI - Associate Camp Counselor

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Title: Summers at LREI - Associate Camp Counselor ID: 1160 Department: Summers at LREI

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Description

Camp Description:

This day camp is the summer program of LREI, a historic Progressive Education school located in the West Village. Our priority is to offer a safe, creative, engaging place for children to grow in the summertime. We foster a non-competitive, welcoming environment for all children who attend. Children are encouraged to make new friends and to participate in fun activities that interest them and provide opportunities to learn new skills.

Associate Requirements In Advance Of The Camp Season

• Attend all staff Orientation June 16th, 17th, 18th, & 20th, 10am – 6pm (or until rooms are set up).
  
  

Season Dates

• Camp Season: June 23rd- August 1st , 8:30am-4:30pm.
• End-of-Season Celebration: August 2nd, afternoon
• Candidates must be available for all pre-season and season dates in order to be considered for employment, without exception. Please do not apply unless you are available for all dates listed.
  
  

Responsibilities Of Associate Camp Counselors Include

• Work with Head Counselor to create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children in an age-specific camp group (between 4 and 13 years old).
• Be an active support during all activities for the camp group, including art, group games, cooking, and projects inspired by the interests of the campers.
• Supervise children in the camp group on camp-wide field trips around the city.
• Communicate regularly with the Head Counselor.
• Meet weekly with a Camp Administrator to receive feedback and discuss topic specific issues.
• Work collaboratively with other counselors.
  
  

Job Qualifications

Minimum of a college degree achieved or in progress. Background in education or the arts, experience working in an educational or camp program; ability to generate and lead group activities for a group of children between the ages of 4 and 13; ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and communicate effectively. A background in a creative discipline such as art, dance, theater or music is preferred. Associate Counselors are required to get First Aid Certification (provided during orientation week).

Salary: $1,800-$2,700 for the camp season, dependent on experience.

For more information about the program visit: summers.lrei.org

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