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Summer Camp Counselor – Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs
Thomaston, ME Part Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
Description

Are you energetic, passionate, and ready to make a difference?

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking Summer Camp Counselors to guide campers through a summer filled with fun, friendship, and unforgettable adventures. This is your chance to lead, inspire, and create lifelong memories for children while being part of a supportive, award-winning team.

Schedule

  • Summer: Monday–Friday, shifts between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM
  • Potential to continue beyond summer with different hours

Location: Cushing Community School in Cushing, ME

Status: Part-time, non-exempt

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support daily camp activities, including games, projects, special events, and themed arts & crafts.
  • Create a positive, inclusive environment where campers feel supported, encouraged, and engaged
  • Ensure camper safety and follow all state guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and host school policies
  • Communicate daily with families using the Playground App and provide support during parent orientations
  • Support community outreach to promote the program and engage prospective families
  • Lead by example with enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitude

Requirements

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum age of 18 and hold a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Demonstrated ability to create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment that engages and supports children, families, and staff
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience interacting with families and supporting parent engagement
  • Ability to support community outreach initiatives to promote programs and engage prospective families
  • Maintains professionalism, reliability, and punctuality, while modeling enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitude
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including bending, stretching, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively engaging with energetic children

Part-time Benefits

  • Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
  • Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
  • AFLAC supplemental plans
  • 401(k) for eligible employees
  • Paid sick time
  • On-demand pay
  • Career development and growth opportunities

About Healthy Kids Programs Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider. We’re shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5,000’s fastest-growing organizations, we offer Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations. As a certified benefit corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable for today’s families while positively impacting the communities we serve.

Why Join Healthy Kids Programs? At Healthy Kids Programs, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We create supportive and engaging environments where team members feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow. When you join our award-winning team, you become part of a community that values purpose, professional development, and meaningful work. If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career.

Learn more about working with us: https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus

Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Salary : $16 - $18

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