Specialty Camp Lead Teacher

Spring Education Group • McLean, VA

6d

About The Position

BASIS Independent Schools is a national network of PreK–12 private, secular schools with ten campuses located in some of the most bustling metropolitan areas in the country. Our campuses offer dynamic summer programming for preschool through grade 8 children, designed to keep kids engaged, having fun, and learning all summer long. Join our team and help create an epic summer for students in your community!
BASIS Independent McLean is Seeking Specialty Camp Lead Teachers for Summer 2026!
We’re looking for camp leaders who are enthusiastic about making camp a fun and enriching experience:
Day Camp Counselors support Lead Counselors and help guide campers through daily activities.
Day Camp Lead Counselors use provided materials to plan, teach, and coordinate day camp activities for a specific age group, helping campers build personal growth and daily living skills.
Specialty Camp Lead Teachers plan and lead themed camps with support from a summer team.

Requirements

• Has excitement, joy, and passion for working with kids.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with campers, employees, and parents.
• Cooperative, supportive, flexible, and organized.
• Able to build a positive camp community and foster relationships with students.
• Strong work ethic and a problem-solving mindset.
• Minimum: High school diploma and valid fingerprint clearance.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time both inside and outside the building.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years’ experience working with children in a classroom setting, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a high level of personal responsibility.
• A college degree is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of health and safety for campers and staff.
• Assist or lead the organization, supervision, and delivery of camp activities to meet camper outcomes.
• Be a role model for campers and staff with a positive attitude and strong behavior.
• Represent the camp when interacting with parents and the broader community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED