Summer Camp Counselor

Creekside Kids•Park City, UT

25d

About The Position

We are seeking a KIND, FUN, RELIABLE , ENERGETIC individual to join our close-knit team of dedicated teachers for our summer camp session in Park City, Utah. We love our families/students and the outdoors; we work closely together and truly have a one-of-a-kind team (we all REALLY like each other and love working together). We will be biking, hiking, riding horses, and spending most of our time on the go and outdoors! Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van. If you have all of these qualities and are dedicated to excellence and professionalism, we want you!! Hours are 8am-5pm Monday through Friday with a 1x/month 5-6:30pm staff meeting/training. Start date: June 8 - August 7, 2026. Ideal candidate will have at least 12 months of continuous employment in an early care/education/camp. References required. All staff members shall work together for the success of the school as a whole. Our goal is to promote our students to the next classroom and to ensure that EVERY family is greeted by name and welcomed to the school not just a classroom. Kindness and grace are our mission. We will have challenges, difficulties, frustrations but we must all be dedicated to lifting each other up and working together to solve problems, grow and be better tomorrow than we are today. Our goals for our staff: Shared values Open honest communication Ability to clearly communicate needs, wants, goals, feelings Full support of each other In depth understanding of the program Support of school vision, mission, objectives, policies & procedures, rules etc. Support of each other, directors, owners and executive directors. Can do attitude and problem-solving capabilities Desire to serve others and demonstrate the ability to genuinely care about others

Requirements

KIND
FUN
RELIABLE
ENERGETIC
Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van
dedicated to excellence and professionalism
References required
Ideal candidate will have at least 12 months of continuous employment in an early care/education/camp

Responsibilities

Lesson Planning Help create a plan for each week.
Daily and weekly plans that outline all activities for the day.
Preparing and having all daily lesson plans ready and set for the day prior to its start
Follow the plan and coordinate with co-teacher.
Classroom physical organization into centers (Dramatic play, Science/Sensory, Math/Manipulatives, Language/Literacy, Art, Blocks, Library/Quiet Corner, Circle time area) that are open all day every day
Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization (inside and out of cupboards, fold and locks, shelves, cubbies, lockers and all areas of your classroom and lockers - including your outdoor patios and playgrounds)
Keep track of inventory (All materials, furniture and supplies)
Maintain inventory in like new condition (repair and maintain as needed)
Notify when supplies are low
Help maintain organization and cleanliness of all teacher and common areas
Provide a safe and healthy environment (indoors and outdoors - includes all common areas, walkways, parking lots etc.)
Follow and adhere to all licensing guidelines and company policies
Know the ratio and head count of your students at every moment of every day
Attend and participate in staff meetings each month
Perform cleaning duties of common areas (kitchen, halls, walks, patios, playgrounds, bathrooms, fruit prep etc.)
Must maintain a flawless licensing record in your classroom
Perform routine safety check and fill out safety checklists
Perform vehicle checklists prior to and after use
Communicate with parents in a positive, professional manner that accentuates the positive in everything and maintain company policy regarding parent communication/interaction outside of school
Keep directors and owners aware of EVERYTHING going on in your classroom and with the parents and students (no detail is too small)
Maintain required records
Ensure classroom is clean and organized, and set-up for the next day prior to leaving at the end of every day
Assist all of the children with self-care and hygiene
Ensure that each student receives snack and lunch and that meals are in compliance with licensing rules and care is given to ensure proper containers are returned to their owners
Make sure all adults (volunteers, caregivers, staff members and visitors) are aware of allergies, no photos and no directory students and families
Launder all soft toys, rags, mops weekly and more often if needed
Must be committed to regular outdoor physical activities (2-3 times per day)
This list is not exhaustive but does represent much of what you will be responsible for daily.