Camp Teacher at Sacred Heart Greenwich

ESF Camps & Experiences • Greenwich, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Camp Teacher and inspire young minds at camp! At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create an extraordinary summer experience for campers from preschool to 8th grade, and we are looking for energetic, passionate people to join us and make a positive impact while having a blast! A Camp Teacher can teach in the following programs: ESF offers science & technology programs for fun, hands-on experiences. Curriculum and supplies are provided. Science Programs: Campers are immersed in science activities including experiments, dissections, and more! Technology Camps: Campers are immersed in various technologies, including coding, digital arts, photography, game design, robotics, and more!

Requirements

• Science and or Technology Background: Preferably possess a science and/or technology background.
• Education: College graduate working in an education/child-related career.
• Teaching certification or equivalent experience required.
• Experience teaching and working with children.
• Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred.
• Prior classroom teaching/fieldwork experience (2-4 years).
• Previous experience working with students in Elementary or Secondary grade levels.
• Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding.
• Maintain the "ESF Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement ESF curriculum.
• Actively engage campers, offer support, and provide guidance to bring lesson plans to life.
• Promote and lead daily activities and projects with enthusiasm, collaborating effectively with counselors and fellow instructors.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management.
• Promptly report any concerns to the Site Director.
• Supervise campers, while fostering a positive and safe environment.
• Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from “Gratitude” to “Bring It” daily.
• Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily.
• Adhere to all company policies.
• Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and our leadership team.
• Directly report to and take guidance from the Camp Director, with additional accountability to the Site Director.
• Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus.
• Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day.
• Respond to emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities for internships, fieldwork, and continuing education credits
• Valuable leadership experience
• Positive Environment
• Convenient Summer Schedule: Enjoy nights and weekends off.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Free Certifications: Reimbursements available for qualified roles.
• Camp Tuition: Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members’ children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level