Camp Instructor-Going Places

AlphaBEST Education • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Camp Instructor - Going Places Summer Camp - Arlington, VA Camp starts 6-29-26 through 8-7-26 Training June 25th and 26th LOCATIONS Arlington Parks and Recreation- Arlington Science Focus Elementary School- 1501 N Lincoln Street Arlington VA Barcroft Elementary School- 625 S Wakefield St Arlington VA Hours Monday through Friday Staff may work anytime between 7:30am-6pm. Number of hours and start/finish will vary by site, position and day. 2 shifts 7:30am-1pm PM shift 12pm-5:30pm Are you who we are looking for? Do you possess a childlike sense of wonder? A yearn to learn that's driven by an innate sense of curiosity? If so, our Camp Instructor position at our Going Places Summer Camp might be the perfect way for you to use your talents this summer! Our Camp Instructors bring our curriculum to life and inspire campers to effectively create and collaborate! Excitement and joy are built into our foundation and we believe in the power of wonder to connect us to a world of endless possibilities. About AlphaBEST and Going Places Summer Camp AlphaBEST Education, a leading provider of after-school and summer programs, and FableVision, an award-winning, educational media, and storytelling company, co-developed of "Going Places" Summer Camp featuring the award-winning book by FableVision's founders and twin brothers Paul and Peter H. Reynolds. Going Places Summer offers engaging, immersive activities and challenges based on the book's themes, which illustrate the critical life skills known as the "4Cs" - communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. We can't fully achieve our mission of learning through wonder without staff who exemplify these same beliefs and are passionate about making an impact on our youth. Summer camp is not for everyone, but we don't want just anyone - we want the most passionate and engaging staff around for our students! So, are you ready for Wacky Wednesdays, wearing crazy hats, finding ways to make all campers feel included? Then please, join us this summer!

Requirements

• Genuine love and interest in working with children and/or education
• Ability to maintain an excellent work ethic, a high level of energy and exceptional enthusiasm each day
• Flexibility to meet changing needs and demands while balancing multiple tasks efficiently
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team, with an openness to feedback and a desire to grow professionally
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• A great communicator with families and guardians
• CPR/First Aid certified OR willing to become certified by start of camp
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by start of camp to ensure staff and campers are as safe and healthy as possible and to comply with enhanced health and safety protocols

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred but not required
• Preferred experience with elementary students
• Experience working with kids or in a camp setting a plus

Responsibilities

• Implement Going Places curriculum to groups of 15 -30 campers
• Teach the curriculum as written, adapting it as needed to improve the camper experience or accommodate individual campers, and capturing feedback to share with curriculum developers
• Effectively collaborate with the camp team to create a memorable experience for campers
• Maintain safe environments for all campers and provide leadership and camp spirit to all campers
• Contribute to and participate in daily camp activities, including check-in and check-out, opening/closing ceremonies and snack & lunch supervision and programming
• Provide exceptional customer service to parents and our camp partners
• Assist with daily setup and cleanup of camp as well as the setup and break down of camp at the beginning and end of the summer

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees