Specialist Unit Head - Summer Camp

Bank Street College of Education•New York, NY

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Bank Street Summer Camp uses educational professionals and recreational learning to create developmentally focused programs and experiences that are open to any children entering pre-kindergarten through eighth grade (ages 4 to 13). Each day, campers will participate in specialized activities that explore a range of topics, such as Spanish, theater, or STEAM, led by education professionals. Campers will also swim twice a week and go on weekly field trips. The camp day runs from 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM. Camp will run from June 22-July 31, 2026. Orientation will be held on the following dates and times: Wednesday, June 17 (3:00-5:00 PM) Thursday, June 18 (10:00 AM- 3:00 PM) Saturday, June 20 Classroom Set-up Day (9:00 AM-4:00 PM) Camp staff hours are 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM each day, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break daily. There may be an option to work at After Camp until 6:00 PM. As part of Children’s Programs at Bank Street, each camp group is located in its own air-conditioned classroom complete with a variety of developmentally appropriate materials. Campers use the outdoor deck and roof as well as the nearby fields and playgrounds located just half a block away in Riverside Park.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Must attend Camp Staff Orientation before camp begins.
Must complete full Bank Street College of Education background check including fingerprinting and health physical before camp begins.
Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Education, Social Work or Child Psychology strongly preferred.
Previous experience as a Head Teacher or in camp leadership strongly preferred
Experience working with children in grades 2-8 preferred.
Experience with progressive education or prior experience as working as part of the Bank Street community preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervising two camp groups - approximately 25-40 campers and 8 counselors
Ensuring camp groups adhere to a daily schedule, including swim 2x/week and weekly field trips.
Stepping in as needed to support individual campers or counselors.
Communicating with families primarily through email or phone, but also during pick-up/drop-off as needed.
Reporting any incidents or conflicts to Camp Director and Associate Director.
In conjunction with the Director & Associate Director, coordinating logistics and itinerary for weekly field trips.
Plans daily activities and curriculum.
Enforce camp rules and maintain discipline when necessary.
Support groups on field trip days and other times outside the building.
Prioritize camper's safety inside and outside the building
Directly supervises counselors and provides support around curriculum development and team dynamics.
Communicates regularly with families and serves as the point person for any incidents or issues that are escalated by a Head Counselor.
Planning daily curriculum, supervising daily activities, and facilitating group management.
Running daily activities for a specific expertise.
Participates in daily leadership meetings and co-leads weekly meetings for camp staff.
Holding regular meetings and check-ins with camp counselors.