Summer Camp Assistant Teacher

The Fay School • Houston, TX

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The FAYcation Summer Camp Assistant Teacher is a non-benefits-eligible, temporary hourly position for the duration of the Summer Camp program, typically four weeks in June, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This role reports to the Director of Extended Day and supports The Fay School’s Extended Day Program, which includes auxiliary childcare and enrichment offerings such as Stay at Fay, After School Activities, FAYcation Summer Camp, Play at Fay Day Camps, and other programs designed to serve the school community. The Assistant Teacher helps create an engaging, flexible camp environment that promotes learning, exploration, and personal growth. This position provides consistent supervision, contributes to the implementation of daily activities, and brings a creative and energetic approach that encourages children to learn through hands-on experiences. The Assistant Teacher builds positive relationships with campers, staff, and families while ensuring a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate environment.

Requirements

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other faculty, staff, vendors, students, and parents.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to write and speak English effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary degree preferred.
• Child supervision experience in a day program preferred.
• Experience working within a school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and guidance in accordance with program policies and objectives, suitable to the age and needs of the students.
• Understands the mission and policies of the school and, when questions or concerns arise, raises them with appropriate colleagues and supervisors.
• Collaborates with colleagues in the design and implementation of the programs.
• Models integrity, curiosity, responsibility, creativity, and respect for all persons as well as an appreciation for racial, cultural, religious and gender diversity.
• Monitors student safety and always maintains supervision ratios. Supports the school and its Leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed