Young Educator

Are you looking for a summer job where you can make a difference while joining a collaborative, fun work team? Join us at Co-Op Camp! We are hiring team members who are eager to be a part of a program that emphasizes STEM learning, connections, and summer fun! 

A candidate for the Young Educator position is currently studying to become an educator, is in an education program at a college or university and/or has recently graduated but is not fully employed as a teacher. Preference will be given to candidates who have substitute teaching experience or classroom teaching internship experience.

What you'll be doing

You’re joining a team in a fast paced summer camp environment.  Most of what you will be responsible for is listed below but roles and discrete tasks can change.  At Co-Op you will do much of these tasks:

• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to identify goals for the enrichment blocks

• Adapt materials and projects to meet the needs of different age groups for grades 1 through 6

• Provide the Leadership Team with supply lists in a timely manner and based upon recommended budget maximum amounts

• Mentor the Counselors and LITs to give direct guidance and instruction for maximum effectiveness 

• Supervise and assist children in all of their activities with the goals of:

  • Promoting collaboration among students & staff

  • Establishing a mutual attitude of caring and creating among all students & staff

  • Assisting children with acquiring new skills during their program blocks

  • Infusing all activities with fun

• Participate fully and with enthusiasm in all orientation week training sessions

• Enforce the highest level of safety for children at all times, including COVID safety protocols

What you bring

First and foremost, we are looking for someone who is warm, friendly and values teamwork.  We want you to join us to help children and then keep coming back because you love our community.  Did you know that 10% of our staff have been working for us for 5 or more years?. Also significant is that you have a desire to serve others and learn how STEM education and summer learning can create positive outcomes for children.  Lastly, we would need you to be ready to take on a full time summer job for all six weeks and do your best in a supportive and professional environment.

Besides that you might:

• Have past experience working with children or helping others

• Seek a job where you can make a difference in the lives of kids

• Are ready to meet and work with other local teens, educators and nonprofit leaders from diverse backgrounds

• Want to know what Color Wars is and be already planning to win the annual trophy

• Are Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Requirements

• Currently attending college/university or recently graduated; studying education or social work or recently graduated. Preferable, Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, and/or Teaching English to Students of Other Languages

• Social security card and state identification

• Fingerprinting for any non-Mamaroneck School District employee 

• Two professional references for any non-Mamaroneck School District employee or new Co-Op employee

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination (Including Booster)

What we offer

• Camp Staff T-Shirt

• Highly collaborative work environment where your knowledge and experience are valued regardless of age or experience - all voices matter

• Opportunity to serve children from diverse backgrounds 

• Experience developing useful job and personal skills:

  • Leadership skills 

  • Organizational skills such as program planning and implementation 

  • Mentoring skills assisting younger children with problem-solving, conflict resolution and perseverance

• Recommendation letters for future endeavors (based upon performance)

• A workplace culture that prioritizes understanding, empathy and diversity

• A location on a bus route and .5 miles from the Mamaroneck MetroNorth train station

Are you excited?

So are we!

Apply today to play an active role in changing our world for the better by empowering and training the next generation of STEM leaders and bridging the digital divide through inclusion initiatives.

If you’re enthusiastic about our mission, we’d love to hear from you!  And please note:

→ Research shows that while men apply to jobs if they meet about 60% of the criteria, women and those in traditionally underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they check all the boxes. If you think you have what it takes but don't meet every single point above, please still apply! We'd like to learn more about you to see if you could be a great fit. 

→ We value the diversity of our colleagues. People with disabilities are currently underrepresented in our company and underserved in our community. We want to change that. For this reason, we subscribe to equal employment opportunity principles and strongly encourage people living with disabilities to apply. We will support you in the working environment.

Required Program dates & Times: 

June 26, 2023 to August 4, 2023 

8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Wednesday (weekly staff Meeting)

*all program start and end times/dates subject to change until program design is complete by June 1st

SALARY

• Base Salary - $3,190

• Performance Bonus - up to $500

• Base Salary paid bi-monthly in July and August (3 payments total)

• All bonus payments paid in the last salary check