What are the responsibilities and job description for the [ANTICIPATED] Liberty Trails Field Leader position at Southern Lehigh School District?
- Demonstrated expertise in program design and execution, especially field trips.
- Experience teaching and/or working with primary school-age populations.
- Ability to lead a team of peers that includes providing direction and feedback.
- Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential for this position.
- Field Leader Stipend: $900.00 (one time)
- Program Teacher Stipend: $650.00 per week for two (2) weeks
JobID: 762
Position Type:
Seasonal Employment/Liberty Trails Field Leader
Seasonal Employment/Liberty Trails Field Leader
Date Posted:
4/15/2026
4/15/2026
Location:
Liberty Bell Elementary School
Liberty Bell Elementary School
Title: [ANTICIPATED]Field Leader, 2026 Liberty Trails Summer Camp
Term: Spring/ Summer 2026 (Camp Tentatively Scheduled for Late June/ Early July)
Location: Liberty Bell Elementary School (Coopersburg, PA)
Classification: Supplemental/ Ancillary Position
The Southern Lehigh School District is seeking one (1) experienced program manager for the position of [ANTICIPATED] FIELD LEADER to lead the 2026 LIBERTY TRAILS SUMMER CAMP program.
About the Program
Are you interested in adventure and exploration? Do you like field trips? The Liberty Trails Summer Camp offers participants something new each day. During the fourteen-day camp, the adventure begins at Liberty Bell Elementary School, where participants will learn background information about the day's experience. Then it is off to the buses. Previously, participants have visited Adventure Aquarium, Ashland Coal Mine, Hopewell Furnace, Sandy Hook National Recreation Area, Hawk Mountain, Crystal Caves, Tannersville Cranberry Bog, and more. Sign up today and see what experiences await you. This camp is designed for incoming 3rd through 7th grade students.
The first day of camp will begin at 8:00 am as campers are greeted at the front office. On most days thereafter, camp will begin at 8:00 am and end between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm, depending upon the activity. There is an overnight camp as part of the experience. A parent orientation will be held where camp leaders can answer questions. The program permits a maximum of 50 students and those who have not previously participated in the Liberty Trails Summer Camp will be given priority to attend. Note that the District reserves the right to cancel this camp should extenuating circumstances arise.
Qualifications
Candidates will have responsibilities ranging from programmatic planning to financial management. Therefore, the ideal candidate will have one or more of the following skills:
Note prior experience working in a day camp setting is highly desirable.
Compensation
Total Stipend: $2200.00
Directions
Please complete an online application and attach supporting documentation (Cover Letter and Resume). Note that paper applications are not accepted, and all interested applicants must apply via the district's Frontline Recruit & Hire portal. Applicants must be prepared to submit required background checks that are no more than one year old from the date of issue, in accordance with Pennsylvania law. INTERNAL and EXTERNAL candidates are eligible to apply for this position.
Application Deadline: Both vacancy are open until a qualified candidate is found and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. (Note that this posting may close or be removed at any time.)
Equal Opportunity Statement
Southern Lehigh School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. For further information, contact: Title IX Officer, Southern Lehigh School District, 5775 Main Street, Center Valley, PA 18034.
Salary : $650