Assistant Summer Camp Counselor

Marin Primary & Middle School•Larkspur, CA

5h•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

An Assistant Summer Camp Counselor is a passionate and creative member of a team of a lead counselor and an assistant counselor. The summer camp will begin June 23rd and end August 1st. Camp counselors will be required to attend 3-4 training days during the week of June 15 (exact dates TBD). Positions are open for either part-time or full-time. Work hours will be 8am - 4pm or 9:00am - 5:00 pm for those working full-time during the camp. Those working part-time will have work hours of either 10am - 4pm or 12pm - 5:00pm (subject to change). Within a developmentally informed and play-based program, camp counselors are encouraged and supported to create meaningful experiences for young campers (ages 2-7). We seek program staff who are innovative, flexible and ready to engage in the creative energy and learning process of children. At MP&MS we celebrate creativity, exploration, and positive development of the whole child.

Requirements

At least 16 years of age
Previous experience teaching/working in an early childhood/camp, youth programs or recreation preferred
Strong skills in collaboration and effective communication
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including patience, discretion and good judgment
ECE units to meet State of California requirements for preschool teachers preferred
Enjoys working with and being in the company of young children, especially ages 2-7

Nice To Haves

Previous experience teaching/working in an early childhood/camp, youth programs or recreation preferred
ECE units to meet State of California requirements for preschool teachers preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Lead Counselors to facilitate and create organized daily activities.
Lead various small and large group activities.
Assist as needed with preparation, clean up and cleaning protocols.
Always provide for the safety and well-being of all campers by maintaining a safe and secure environment in which campers can grow in autonomy as they play and learn together.
Create an inviting, organized, and developmentally appropriate environment for the age level.
Build relationships with the campers in which each child feels understood, nurtured, and challenged, and within which each child's emerging identity is respected.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Create a partnership with parents sharing information about the program and their child's day in camp.
Defend the dignity and worth of each member of the community and create a safe environment that fosters respect, understanding, and acceptance of differences; always model appropriate and ethical behavior.
Participate actively in staff meetings and work collaboratively with counselors and program directors.
Demonstrate punctuality and reliability of attendance, absence reporting, and other such demonstrations of professional courtesy and responsibility.