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Educational Alliance, Inc. Head Camp Counselor in New York, New York
Educational Alliance is a vibrant, dynamic organization serving New Yorkers from all walks of life. We serve everyone regardless of the language they speak, where they come from, or their socioeconomic status. We believe that everyone should have a chance to live a better life and that arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and social services can help lay that foundation.
EdAlliance “Perks”
Free Gym Membership
Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance
JOB PURPOSE
Be responsible for the well-being and safety of campers at NTDC. Create a camp environment for the children that fosters inquiry, exploration, and respect. Inspire camper’s innate curiosity and facilitate a positive environment. Facilitate communication with camper’s families and document camper’s experiences. Collaborate with the camp team to create plans and projects that reflect the open-ended process-driven, child-led philosophy of the 14Y early childhood programs.
Lead campers through daily activities and plan classroom choice time.
Communicate with families about the classroom happenings.
Be fully engaged in all specials from art to swimming: this includes getting in the pool with the camp team.
Collaborate with staff and administration to create a meaningful camp experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Planning, Preparation, and Safety
Assume the responsibility for the health, safety, and well-being of campers. (Including a record of incident/illness and concerns.)
Document camp activities and share daily with camper’s families.
Plan weekly brief morning chats with your camp team to discuss concerns and plans.
Camp Environment
Plan a camp environment with inquiry, exploration, and respect in mind.
Create a warm, inclusive camp where children and families feel welcome.
Organize physical camp with materials in a way that is inviting and accessible for children
Interactions with Children
Speak and listen to children with respect and mindfulness.
Manage the whole group while giving individual attention.
Manage transitions, routines, and support camp activities, led by experts in swim, soccer, art, music, and more.
Engage students in exploration in encouraging process, not product.
Coach children through understanding their feeling and creating space to problem solve conflicts with their peers.
Relationships with Families
Build respectful and reciprocal relationships with families.
Communicate consistently with families with pictures and updates.
Professional Responsibilities
Collaborate with staff and manage professional relationships with colleagues.
Mentor Associate and Assistant counselors
Be reflective, asks questions, willingness to explore new options, and make mistakes
Show professionalism, including integrity, ethical conduct, and decision making
Camp Extras
Participate in all camp activities, including swimming in the pool
Attend all days of staff orientation
Commit to all seven weeks of camp
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required Knowledge
Pursuing or holding a MA in education or related field and/or five years plus experience working full-time Preschool/School environment
Minimum 3 years of professional teaching experience in an early childhood setting
Strong oral and written communication with families, children, and co-workers
Role Key Competencies
Building Trust
Communication
Energy/Positivity
Adaptability
Stress Tolerance
EEO Info
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.