What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Lead Counselor position at The Co-op School?
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 Lead Camp Counselor to join our team for our summer program. We are looking for someone who possesses the following skills and qualities:
counselors and chaperones as needed
Level: Full Time Seasonal
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 8:45-3:15, with the option of working extended day hours from 3:15-6:15 up to 3 days/week
This Position reports directly to the Director of Auxiliary Programs and Summer Camp
TO APPLY:
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.
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 Lead Camp Counselor 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
- Minimum 3 years experience in a school, camp or childcare setting with children ages 2-10
- Experience leading groups of children and working with a co-teacher or assistant
- Strong lesson planning skills
- Strong communication skills with both staff and families
- Can-do attitude and a team spirit
- Must be 18 years or older and legally eligible to work in the United States
- Ensure the safety and well-being of a group of 12-16 campers alongside 1-2 assistant counselors
- Ensure the Co-op School’s mission and values are upheld inside and outside the camp room
- Lead campers through activities in accordance with a camp schedule and weekly themes, that
- Plan 3 weekly activities that align with the weekly theme, or use draw from the suggested activity list
- Ensure the camp room is stocked with all materials needed for weekly activities. Request materials
- Send weekly emails to camp families each Thursday, and update our parent communication platform
- Fostering an open forum of communication between the staff and all camp families
- Maintain a tidy camp room, and restore shared spaces, such as our rooftop, gymnasium, and atelier
- Supervise campers and uphold strict safety protocols during field trips. Delegate duties to an
counselors and chaperones as needed
- Attend a staff orientation and assist with camp room set-up ahead of the start of the camp season
Level: Full Time Seasonal
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 8:45-3:15, with the option of working extended day hours from 3:15-6:15 up to 3 days/week
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
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.
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