Extended Day Childcare Manager, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp

JCC Greater Boston • Newton, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Camp Kaleidoscope, the JCC summer day camp in Newton, is seeking dynamic and engaging leaders to serve as Extended Day Managers for its before camp care (7:30am - 9:30am) and after camp care (3pm - 6:30pm) programs. Camp Kaleidoscope serves creative campers interested in the arts, science, and the outdoors, with counselors and activity specialists guiding campers in various activities to build self-confidence. The camp environment is lively, playful, and warm, fostering lifelong friendships. JCC Greater Boston is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming staff and participants from all backgrounds, and guided by core values of Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation.

Requirements

• High school degree required
• 1+ season (summer camp, semester, other) experience teaching or program planning for children in a variety of settings
• Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with campers, parents, co-workers, and camp leadership
• Safety awareness and ability to communicate any issues and concerns with supervisors
• Exhibits leadership skills, including teamwork, patience, flexibility, and diplomacy
• Demonstrates positive attitude at all times
• Commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership
• Self-starter who takes the initiative
• Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically and ask for help, guidance, or clarification when needed
• Must be able to work well with others, building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships
• Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to work in variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time in case of rain, heat, humidity, cold, or other environmental factors to ensure the supervision and safety of campers in our care.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children’s backpacks, etc.)
• Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.

Nice To Haves

• College degree, concentration or equivalent experience in Education or similar field of study and/or comparable experience preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with camp staff to create an inclusive group dynamic
• Plan and facilitate group games, activities and enrichment for campers entering grades K - 8
• Provide ongoing support to camp counselors, campers and their families
• Supervise staff
• Manage camper attendance and ensure all campers are properly accounted for at all times
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers in structured and unstructured time
• Create a fun/joyful dynamic
• Work in partnership with peers and Camp Leadership to provide a happy, safe and memorable summer for the children
• Facilitate and support camper participation in activities, including arts, sports and swimming
• Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued and respected
• Actively participate as an essential team member
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through role modeling
• Enthusiastically representing the organization, model excellence and achievement
• Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned
• Other duties as assigned
• Supervises and manages the Extended Day program
• Responsible for managing camper attendance, planning and facilitating group activities, and supervising the counselors and campers in our care.

Benefits

• Free bus service for staff from Cambridge, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Wayland, Framingham, Natick, Needham, Newton and Wellesley during the summer season.
• JCC Health & Fitness center access
• Supportive, vibrant in-person work environment
• Access to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton!
• Seasonal access to the JCC Fitness Center includes: Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman JCC during active seasonal employment
• Free or discounted enrollment for camp programs may be available for camp employees’ children based on availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED