2020 Early Education Camp Counselor (South Shore Natural Science Center)

Applicants must be at least 20 years old by the start of camp and have a deep passion for working with young children. The EARLY ED Senior Counselor works in a team with at least one additional Junior Counselor to lead a group of campers (ages 3-5) through their camp day. He/she reports directly to the Camp Site Director/Assistant Camp Site Directors. This is a seasonal part-time position for approximately 25 hours/week for ten weeks, starting in Mid-June and going into Late - August.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitating day to day camp activities; including, but not limited to helping children adjust to the camp setting by providing personal and social-emotional support, facilitating nature based activities, supervising eating times, playing games, singing songs, etc.
• Attend camp meetings and pre-season training as required.
• Work individually and with fellow camp staff to plan and lead nature-related activities that are factually accurate, age-appropriate, engaging and fun.
• Submit written lesson plans and supplies lists for each session.
• Adhere to basic safety principles as outlined in pre-season training.
• Provide parents with clear communication about their children’s activities.
• Maintain camp area and any space used by your group is kept clean and hazard free.
• Participation in Lunch Bunch, extended day rotation and weekly staff meetings.

Required Qualifications and skills:

• Candidate must be at least 20 years old by the start of camp
• Candidate should have at least two years college or relevant experience.
• Outgoing and positive attitude
• Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Environmental Education, or Science majors/degrees preferred.
• A love of nature and being outdoors
• Experience working with young children
• First Aid and CPR certification by the first day of camp
• Must be available from June 12, 2020 through August 28, 2020