Lead Counselor/Specials Instructor

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Job purpose

They develop and instruct lesson plans and activities to the Campers based on the weekly theme.  The overall nature of this position is to teach the curriculum to 3 separate age groups that they will understand and apply based on their individual age groups.  

Duties and responsibilities

• The Summer Camp Lead Counselor is responsible for the safety of all students under their care during program hours.  

• They supervise camp counselors and volunteers by directing the camp during all activities and emergency situations as well as before and after camp procedures.

• To support and develop staff and students, creating policies overseeing daily operations, developing the curriculum, and ensuring the school meets any standards set by law.

• Develop long-term relationships among the Campers and Staff to help the growth of the program.

• Manage all aspects of the camper’s daily activities.

• Develop a strong rapport with Director by responding to requests in a timely manner

• Communicate effectively with Staff and parents' families in order to promote understanding and support of the program.

• Offer emotional support, greet new campers, and implement camp rules.

• They supervise campers during meals, large group activities, and restroom breaks as well as monitor the hallways.

• Develop long-term relationships among the Campers and Staff to help the growth of the program.

• Manage all aspects of the camper’s daily activities.

• Develop a strong rapport with Lead Teachers/Specials Instructors by responding to requests in a timely manner

• Communicate effectively with Staff and parents' families in order to promote understanding and support of the program.

 

Qualifications​

• Must be 21 years old.

• Possess a strong background in early childhood or education including curriculum, standards, assessment. Policies, and procedures

• Must have Certified CPR and First Aid training or be willing to attend training.

• Pass drug and background screening provided by the local police department or State of North Carolina Child Development

• Possess a strong work ethic

• Be punctual and have minimum absences

• Be available for the functioning hours of the program 

• Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children

• Have dependable transportation

 

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 lbs. such as to lift files, paper, school supplies, books, etc. Will be required to engage in physical activity with the children, set up and break down rooms being used for preschool purposes. Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70 pounds.

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Contact Information

Name: Ayona Cooper

Phone: (252) 212-8141

Email: ayona.cooper@wordtab.net