Summer Camp Assistant Camp Director

The Co-op School was founded in 2003 by a group of parents who saw the need for a high-quality and affordable preschool option in the Clinton Hill and Fort Greene neighborhoods. Since then, the Co-op School has matured from a small, parent-run playgroup to a fully staffed and licensed non-profit school.

After residing in two prior homes in Clinton Hill, The Co-op School moved into 87 Irving Place in the fall of 2009. In 2011, The Co-op School launched the first kindergarten class of its elementary program at 40 Brevoort Place. In 2019, we opened our doors at 644 Gates Avenue in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood—in a 3,500-square-foot building with a double-height gym, a rooftop library, and two playgrounds—housing our preschool, lower school, and middle school students under one roof.

OUR MISSION

The mission of The Co-op School is to inspire passion and teach children to become protagonists in their own educational journey by fostering their innate sense of curiosity and creativity. The Co-op School facilitates joyful learning through a unique and rigorous constructivist approach that listens to and honors the individual interests and strengths of each child. The Co-op School doesn’t just belong to the students and educators but extends to the family community as a whole. It belongs to those who participate in it and is a more resilient and creative place because of it.

Job Summary

The Co-op School is seeking a dedicated Assistant Summer Camp Director to join our team for our summer program. We are looking for someone who possesses the following skills and qualities:

• Passionate about working with children
• A sense of humor and joyful spirit
• Experience in summer camp programming and operations
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong communication skills with both staff and families
• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 2 years experience as a camp counselor
• Administrative experience preferred
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Assist with camp enrollment and registration processes
• Support with camp hiring process and staff training sessions
• Supervise and coordinate field trips
• Assist with Counselor and Camper scheduling
• Manage and distribute program materials and daily plans
• Serve as a secondary point of contact for family communication
• Serve as primary point of contact on days when the Camp Director or Health Director are absent, as
  
  
  

needed

• Substitute for camp counselors as needed
• Work with the Camp Director to ensure the Co-op School's mission and values are upheld
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment for all campers and staff
• Assist in daily operations and problem-solving as needed
• Support staff in implementing camp activities and programs
• Ensure compliance with all DOH camp licensing requirements and Co-op safety protocols and
  
  
  

procedures

Hourly Rate: $30-$33.00/Hour, dependent on experience

Level: Full Time Seasonal

Start Date: May 25, 2026

Mandatory New Staff Orientation: June 10, 2026, from 3:00-5:00

Mandatory Camp Family Meet-and-Greet: June 12, 2026, from 3:00-4:00

Camp Season: June 15-August 14th, 2026

Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:00-3:30,

This Position reports directly to the Director of Auxiliary Programs and Summer Camp

TO APPLY:

• Send your resume to the Director of Human Resources, Evelyn@thecoopschool.org
  
  
  

The Co-op School COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

We appreciate your interest in employment at The Co-op School. We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination is required.

The Co-op School is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, citizenship, national origin or ancestry, religion or religious practices, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Our policy extends to all employment practices including but not limited to, hiring, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, lay-offs, and termination.