Summer Counselor
About The Position
Adat Shalom Preschool’s Summer Camp is a joyful, high-quality, play-based program designed for young children to explore, create, and grow in a warm and nurturing environment. Our counselors play a key role in making camp a fun and meaningful experience for every child. We are seeking enthusiastic, caring, and reliable Summer Camp Counselors to support our preschool campers throughout the daily camp schedule. This is a wonderful opportunity for students pursuing education or child-related fields, as well as anyone who loves working with young children in a positive, supportive setting.
Requirements
- Genuine love of working with young children
- Prior experience with children (camp, babysitting, childcare, education classes, or volunteer work) preferred
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Dependable, punctual, and flexible
- Ability to follow routines, support teachers, and maintain a positive attitude
- Must obtain all required Pennsylvania clearances (PA Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting)
Responsibilities
- Support teachers in leading daily activities, including outdoor play, crafts, sensory experiences, stories, and group games
- Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom and outdoor environment
- Assist children with transitions, snack time, routines, and social interactions
- Model kindness, patience, and positive problem-solving skills
- Communicate effectively and warmly with children, staff, and families
- Follow all program policies and maintain confidentiality
- Ensure the safety and supervision of all children at all times
Benefits
- Ideal experience for students pursuing Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or related fields
- Hands-on professional experience in a high-quality preschool environment
- Supportive, collaborative team
- Short, consistent summer schedule (perfect for other commitments)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
