What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Program Instructor/Vendor (Seasonal) position at Hammond School?
Hammond Summer Programs begin on Monday, June 1, 2026, and conclude on Friday, July 31, 2026. Our Summer Programs provide an opportunity for campers to develop skills and interests in a variety of areas, ranging from sports, academics, and arts to fly fishing and Lego Robotics. Attendees range in age from 3 years old to rising 6th graders, with a summer full of fun, age-appropriate activities in addition to a variety of hands-on enrichment opportunities. Summer camps are typically offered for one-week on a daily basis from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, or 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Summer Program Instructors/Vendors may limit registration for their respective program(s) to certain age groups to ensure activities are appropriate for all attendees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
The completed application and other required documents should be submitted via the website and will be directed to Kevin N. White, Director of Auxiliary Programs.
Hammond School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Hammond School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Plan each week to ensure engaging, age-appropriate activities are enjoyed by enrolled campers
- Take and report daily attendance
- Assist with daily camp arrival and dismissal at designated locations
- Review each camper's registration, which includes emergency/allergy/health information
- Assist in maintaining, cleaning, and straightening of the designated classroom or area before, during, and after the program, as needed
- Actively engage children throughout the scheduled summer camp program activity
- Follow all Summer Programs procedures and policies to ensure the safety of all campers in the program
- Joyful approach to and prior experience working with children
- Knowledge of the subject matter and/or certified to teach the summer program or camp
- Knowledge of classroom/program management and instructional strategies
- Ability to maintain a positive and enthusiastic professional attitude
- Ability to take initiative and make effective decisions
- Strong communication skills
- Flexibility and dependability
The completed application and other required documents should be submitted via the website and will be directed to Kevin N. White, Director of Auxiliary Programs.
Hammond School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Hammond School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.