Under The Oaks Summer Camp Counselor

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH•Jackson, MS

17d•$10 - $10•Onsite

About The Position

FPDS is seeking dedicated Under the Oaks Summer Camp Counselors (Full-Time) to assist our Director and teaching staff each day on a full-time basis. Under the Oaks (UTO) Camp Counselors, under the direction of the UTO Director, are responsible for providing safe, nurturing, and fun care for students in Preschool 3 through Grade 6, while creating a positive, Christ-centered environment. This role involves assisting teaching staff in a variety of activities, including but not limited to supervising students and leading recreational activities, all while encouraging the development of Bible-based social skills and modeling Christian values in the students. The main responsibility of counselors will be to work as a team to manage a classroom of students while participating in activities and following a rotation schedule.

Requirements

Christian faith and daily walk: Have received Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, are a professing Christian, and are living out their faith on a daily basis. Believe and practice the Bible as God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living.
Christian character: Have the personal and spiritual maturity to lead by example, modeling Christ-like behavior toward staff and children. Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, humility, gratitude, kindness, gentleness, self-control, teachability, perseverance, and punctuality.
Christian behavior: Use acceptable English when communicating with students, parents, and staff. Avoid offensive language. Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model, and conforms with the school dress code policy for Under the Oaks Summer Staff.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Previous experience working with children in a school, after-school, or summer camp setting is required.
Ability to interact positively and constructively with children, parents, and staff in a way that aligns with the school’s mission and values.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Affinity for working with others on a team in a professional environment.
Ability to follow directions closely, as well as work independently where needed and as part of a team.
Comfortability speaking with children about faith and biblical principles.

Responsibilities

Reinforce the overarching purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ, in every activity.
Help enforce the school’s behavior and safety policies while maintaining a loving, Christ-centered atmosphere.
Supervise students in Preschool 3 through Grade 6 during UTO activities.
Counselors will be assigned a specific group of children to lead through various daily activities.
Activities counselors will lead are group games, independent play times, rotation transitions, and daily special subjects.
Assist with set-up and clean-up after activities, ensuring spaces are left in good order for the next day.
Follow the school’s proactive redirection approach to ensure student conflict is avoided or resolved.
Maintain order in classrooms and groups to foster an environment conducive to fun and learning.
Ensure students’ safety at all times, both indoors and outdoors, by maintaining vigilance and following established protocols.
Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations.
Complete all safety training and certifications to be in accordance with school requirements.
Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging good behavior, kindness, and respect among them.
Maintain open communication with the UTO Director regarding student behavior, notable incidents, and general atmosphere.