Filmmaking and Creative Tech Summer Camp Lead Counselor (Montgomery County)

About the Lead Counselor

Creator Camp is seeking dynamic and creative Lead Counselors for our summer 2026 session. As a Lead Counselor, you will inspire and educate campers in various creative disciplines, including animation, filmmaking, game design, music production, content creation, and entrepreneurship.

You’ll use your own passion for creativity and technological prowess to help kids reimagine their relationship with technology - to be a creator, just like you.

Time Commitment

Monday-Friday

8:00AM-4:00PM

Part-time/Full-time (Seasonal June - August)

The summer program runs for 7-9 weeks. Lead Counselors may expect 24-40 hours per week, depending on enrollment. Counselors will complete remote training and attend an in-person orientation 1-2 weeks prior to camp, both paid. The Lead Counselors may be asked to stay and supervise campers for extended care up to 4:30PM. To reduce burnout, all counselors will take 1-hour break each day to maintain energy, and bring their best to the campers.

Details by Region

Maryland ($15.50-$18/Hour)

• Bethesda (June 22nd - August 21st)
• Potomac (June 22nd- August 21st)

Additional Opportunity

This year, we are also partnering up with the United States Air Force’s Youth Program, where we send instructors to various air force bases to teach kids the magic of media art.

This partnership offers Creator Camp instructors the unique opportunity to travel and teach at various Air Force bases across the country. This is a week-long commitment during the summer, with all travel and accommodations covered.

To qualify for this additional program, you must be 18 years of age or older, a United States Citizen, possess a valid Driver’s License, hold a valid Passport through at least August 2026.

Qualifications

• At least ONE year of classroom experience, which can include roles such as tutoring, summer camp counseling, coaching, teacher's assistant, or art instruction.
• Minimum of TWO years of experience working with children, whether through babysitting, tutoring, supervising younger siblings, or working in daycare facilities.
• Higher education in fields related to digital art, filmmaking, animation, coding, music production, game design, entrepreneurship, early childhood education, secondary education, or special education.
• MUST be available the entire summer.
• Knowledge of and interest in Minecraft and/or Roblox
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Willingness to lead classes in multiple subjects.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content related to your expertise, whether it's digital art, filmmaking, animation, coding, music production, or game design.
• Report to the Camp Manager.
• Supervise a class of 4-20 campers with the help of an Assistant Counselor.
• Actively participate in campers' projects; for instance, some campers might involve you in their film creations.
• Monitor campers and organize activities during recess and lunch breaks.
• Craft personalized 'Thank You' cards for campers at the end of camp to inspire their creative journeys.
• Prepare the classroom for the next day by organizing and tidying up.
• Collaborate in hosting the Creator Camp Oscars Ceremony and present campers with their well-earned trophies.
• Facilitate the check-in and check-out process during drop-off and pick-up.
• Stay and supervise campers for extended care for up to 4:30PM or 5:30PM.

Apply if you...

• Are a creative person looking to connect with other creative-minded people
• Are a natural educator who likes to have fun
• Adapt quickly to new apps, software, or technology
• Enjoy being surrounded by kids
• Find Minecraft and/or Roblox fun
• Genuinely down with our mission

PRIORITY APPLICATIONS

Apply via our website for PRIORITY consideration:

https://www.creatorcamp.org/join-our-team

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• Describe your artistic background and current creative interests.
• Share your teaching background and what you find most rewarding when working with children. (can include tutoring, summer camp counseling, coaching, teacher's assistant, babysitting, tutoring, supervising younger siblings, or working in daycare facilities.)
• Where do you see yourself in 2 years, and how do you think Creator Camp could be a stepping stone toward that goal? Feel free to share anything else you’d like us to know.
• We have a number of Creator Camp locations in the DMV area. Which of the following cities would you be willing to work at?

-Washington, D.C.

-Arlington, VA

-Vienna, VA

-Bethesda, MD

-Potomac, MD

• We are looking to hire someone who can work weekdays, 8 AM - 4 PM from August 3rd - August 21st. What is your availability for the first three weeks of August?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18