Summer Camp Head Counselor Full Time Part Time

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 participate in fun activities that interest them and provide opportunities to learn new skills.

Head Counselor Job Description

Responsibilities of Head Camp Counselors include:

• Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children in an age-specific camp group (between 4 and 13 years old).
• Plan and lead daily activities for the camp group, including art, group games, cooking, and projects inspired by the interests of the campers.
• Take leadership for the camp group on camp-wide field trips around the city.
• Supervise the Associate and Junior counselors in the age-group team.
• Communicate with parents about daily events and their children.
• Work collaboratively with other counselors.
• Communicate with administrators daily; accept feedback and process camp-based challenges and successes.
• Work to uphold the program’s progressive education and diversity initiatives in every camp activity.

Qualifications:

• Minimum college degree with a background in education or the arts
• At least three years experience as a lead teacher in an educational or camp program
• Ability to generate and lead group activities for 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
• All Head Counselors are required to get current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Salary: $4,200-$4,650 for the camp season

Head Counselor Requirements in advance of the camp season:

Planning Retreat (TBA): June 1st – June 3rd (depart NYC in afternoon, return NYC evening)
Orientation (NYC): June 18th -22nd

Season Dates:

Attend all staff Orientation: June 18th-22nd, 10 am-6 pm or until rooms are set up.
Camp Season: June 25th – August 3rd, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
End-of-Season Celebration: August 4th, evening.

Candidates must be available for all pre-season and season dates to be considered for employment, without exception. Please do not apply unless you are available for all dates listed.

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

To apply, email a resume with a cover letter to: [email protected]