Lead Summer Camp Teacher
About The Position
Lead Summer Camp Teacher Includ(Ed) Inclusive Summer Camp Locations: Pacific Beach & Point Loma, San Diego Schedule: Approximately 30 hours per week Compensation: $28$32 per hour (depending on experience) About Includ(Ed) Includ(Ed) is an inclusive early childhood and school-age program serving children ages 010. Our mission is to increase access to high-quality, inclusive education where children with and without disabilities learn, play, and thrive together. Our summer camps reflect the same commitment to high-quality, inclusive, relationship-based education as our year-round program. Position Overview The Lead Summer Camp Teacher serves as the instructional and relational leader of a camp classroom serving children ages 210. Lead Summer Camp Teachers are responsible for planning and implementing inclusive camp activities, supervising staff, maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment, and ensuring every child feels known, supported, and valued.
Requirements
- Must pass background check and fingerprinting (LiveScan)
- Meet Community Care Licensing qualifications for a fully qualified teacher preferred
- Experience leading a classroom required
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work approximately 30 hours per week during camp sessions
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or related field preferred
- Experience working with children with disabilities strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee daily camp programming aligned with Includ(Ed)s inclusive philosophy
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate activities
- Create a structured yet flexible environment that supports a range of learning styles and abilities
- Maintain daily schedules, transitions, and classroom routines
- Differentiate instruction and activities to support children with diverse developmental needs
- Collaborate with therapists and support staff to embed inclusive strategies into daily programming
- Ensure children with disabilities are meaningfully included in all camp experiences
- Support behavior proactively using relationship-based and developmentally appropriate practices
- Supervise and mentor Camp Counselors and Assistant Teachers
- Delegate responsibilities effectively and model best practices
- Provide feedback and maintain clear, professional communication with team members
- Ensure active supervision at all times
- Maintain compliance with safety requirements
- Oversee health, snack/lunch, and outdoor procedures
- Ensure proper documentation and incident reporting as needed
- Communicate professionally with families as needed
- Support smooth arrival and dismissal procedures
- Represent Includ(Ed)s mission and values with warmth and professionalism
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Job Type
Part-time
