Summer Camp Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

General Summary : Supports the Summer at USM Camp’s mission through teaching and implementing age-appropriate activities for students in grades PK – 8th as determined by the instructor’s approved course proposal and / or the Director of Auxiliary Programs, in alignment with the summer program objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Delivery of a broad range of classroom and camp duties leading to effective student learning, classroom management, and instruction.
• Increases the academic performance of all students in the content area by creating a learning environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Conducts instruction and activities for students consistent with the approved summer program curriculum, including outdoor classroom spaces to provide learning and enrichment opportunities in the natural world.
• Creates a supportive and positive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
• Plans a program study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Summer Programs to advise, plan, and implement effective interventions.
• Prepares for classes as assigned and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request.
• Develops appropriate formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and assess
• Works collaboratively with Summer Program Directors to strengthen the summer program.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve an optimal learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities.
• Works collaboratively to meet diverse needs.
• Completes other tasks as deemed appropriate by administration.
• Attends weekly field trips.

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