Summer Camp Teacher Temporary

The Summer Camp Teacher is directly accountable to the Site Director and to the Center for Excellence Director. The Summer Camp Teacher is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and support to the Chaminade Center for Excellence Summer Program while ensuring the overall well-being and safety of the campers and the activities in the program.

Camp teacher responsibilities:

• Develops innovative, creative, and fun programming with clear goals that are adaptable and adjustable based on the needs of children each week.
• Collaborates with summer camp teachers to plan, develop, facilitate, and lead a variety of activities and games for a specific age group each week.
• Manage and fully supervise campers, Camp Counselors, and all activities.
• Be responsible for assisting counselors with disciplinary issues when needed. Model and enforce appropriate positive discipline techniques as established by the policies of the Center for Excellence
• Responsible for communicating with parents when needed.
• Become knowledgeable in camp information and procedures.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for campers and staff
• Works with the Site Director to secure substitutes in the event of illness or other emergencies.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels including staff and parents.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions that adhere to the purpose, mission, and goals of the Chaminade Center for Excellence.
• Ability to relate to children and develop professional, positive relationships with youth.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as a role model, and take initiative to identify potential risk factors and take measures to reduce them.

Salary: This is a nonexempt position and the base hourly wage range will be $25.00 per hour.

How to Apply:

Applications are only accepted through our online application system. Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter before completing their online application.

Please call the Human Resources office at (818) 366-9284 if you require assistance or accommodation to complete the application process.