Curious Jane is looking for Camp Counselors for our Creative Camp for Girls!

Curious Jane Camp is for girls who like to make things! And we are popping up in Long Beach this July with a small-and-mighty two-week pop-up program. We are seeking a couple fantastic Counselors to assist our Lead Instructors.

About Curious Jane

We run project-based summer camps for girls ages 5 to 11, all revolving around science engineering design. Everything is hands-on, colorful, fun and inventive... we build confidence through making things!

With weekly themes like Spa Science, Playground Design, Room Makeover, Kitchen Chemistry and Miniatures World –– it’s all about making fun things and making things fun!

About the Long Beach Program and Position

Curious Jane is Brooklyn-based and entering its 17th summer of camp. We are launching our first summer in Long Beach with the two weeks of July 8-12 and July 15-19 at Fremont Elementary School. We offer 3 creative classes each week (for girls entering grades K-1st, 2nd-3rd and 4th-6th), and will would love to have 2 to 3 counselors join us to support the lead instructors and bring their energy and creativity!

To see more about the program, visit our website: https://curiousjane.fun/camp/locations/long-beach/

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Assist the lead instructor in class sizes of 10 – 14 girls
• Be familiar with, and prepared to help with, all projects for the class week. (Instructors are responsible for leading the projects.)
• Work with other counselors to lead the afternoon Collaborative Period for the campers
• Work with the rest of the staff to create and build a supportive and fun environment for the girls!
• Be available for the full day, Mon-Fri, 8:45am - 3:45pm (with breaks)

Qualifications

• Age 18 and a college student / high school graduate (Counselor)
• Age 16-18 and a high school student (Jr Counselor)
• Experience working with children; babysitting, at camp or any other creative or educational setting
• Good communication skills and openness to collaboration at all levels

Compensation

• $400-$500/week

To apply, contact our Director Hailey, in Long Beach, at:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyWlJAWg40atV9grpoMDA1jeRrkoNi7pmlgFPu7vdnJz-ifQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $400.00 - $550.00 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare, Camp or Education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person