Summer Camp Lead Counselor - Washington, D.C.
About The Position
Established in 2022 with a vision that high quality early childhood education is within reach for every child, family and community, Brynmor’s mission is to ensure that: each child reaches their full potential; parents are free to do their best work with peace of mind because their children are safe, loved and thriving; and early childhood educators are respected and valued for the critical role they are playing in the development and learning of young children. We are a privately owned business established with the belief that private companies have a responsibility to be a force for good. We believe that the growth of our company must be in partnership with the children and families we serve, the early childhood educators and staff we employ, and the companies and public agencies with whom we partner. Here’s more on our values and beliefs and how our existence is dedicated to the experiences children, families, and our team have in our programs each and every day. Under the leadership of the Educator Team Lead, the Summer Camp Lead Counselor is responsible for providing direct supervision and leadership of the camp attendees. The Lead Counselor will plan and implement all scheduled activities in a safe and fun environment.
Requirements
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, or Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in Early Childhood Education.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, sit on floor, kneel, bend, and carry young children.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience in working in a NAEYC Accredited early education program and/or significant experience working in early childhood education center or school age program.
- Experience teaching school age children.
- Familiarity with Brightwheel childcare management is welcomed.
- Fluency in multiple languages is welcomed.
Responsibilities
- Daily supervises all campers participating in scheduled camp events, ensures that all children are safe at all times.
- Build caring relationships with children and learn about their needs and goals.
- Tailor activities to the age and skill levels of campers.
- Communicate with families regarding camper’s progress and participation.
- Supervise camp field trips.
- Work with counselors to keep classroom clean and organized.
- At closing, reset classroom to be ready for next day’s activities.
- Communicate with Educator Team Lead each day to discuss progress, supplies, and plans for the week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
