Summer Camp Counselor
Ethos Classical•Atlanta, GA
•$18 - $20•Onsite
About The Position
Joy Summer Camp Counselors support the daily experience of scholars by leading enrichment activities, supporting academic classrooms, and helping create a joyful, safe, and well-supervised summer environment. This role is ideal for energetic, dependable, and youth-centered team members who enjoy working with children and contributing to a positive school culture. Camp Counselors are not responsible for delivering core academic instruction, but they play a critical role in scholar supervision, engagement, and enrichment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience working with children preferred (camp, childcare, tutoring, babysitting, youth programs, etc.)
- Reliable, punctual, and responsible
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Able to follow directions and collaborate with teachers and staff
- Must be available Monday–Friday for full program hours
- Must attend required training and orientation
- Must pass background check
Responsibilities
- Lead 60-minute enrichment lessons and activities (e.g., arts, movement, games, STEM, team-building)
- Prepare simple materials and activities in advance
- Ensure activities are engaging, structured, and age-appropriate
- Support summer school teachers during academic learning blocks
- Work with small groups or individual scholars as directed
- Help distribute materials and maintain organized learning spaces
- Supervise scholars during transitions, lunch, recess, and dismissal
- Chaperone field trips and off-campus activities
- Maintain active supervision at all times
- Build positive relationships with scholars
- Reinforce expectations and school rules
- Model kindness, patience, and professionalism
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
