Counselor Job Description

Waldorf School of Princeton Summer Camp 2024

A Lead Counselor must be at least 21 years of age and must successfully pass a Criminal Background Check. The pay rate is $33/hr.

Camp runs for 6 weeks

Counselors must be available for all 6 weeks.

June 24th-August 2nd

Counselors will work with campers who are 6-8 years old

More details can be found on our website https://www.princetonwaldorf.org/programs/summer-camp

The Counselor’s duties include but are not limited to:

• Participating in any camp orientations prior to the opening of camp, as well as attending any additional meetings or workshops

• Executing age appropriate curriculum (including projects, games, stories, songs, etc.) in the spirit of camp and in cooperation with all other counselors, staff, and teaching artists.

• Participating as a role model and leader in all camp activities, including but not limited to all camp gatherings, assigned age group specific programming, and continuing activities begun by the lead teaching artists

• Assisting Camp Director/Administration Staff in any camp related matter if directed

• Responsible for room/camp set-up at the beginning of each day

• Responsible for room/camp clean-up a the end of each day

• Assist in room/camp set up prior to each week session

• Assist in room/camp clean up following each week session

• Caring for and supervising no more than 20 children

• Being responsible for the safety and well-being of the campers in their group

• Supervising, training, and working with Assistant Counselors and Counselors-In-Training

• Interacting with parents and children in a caring and attentive manner. Any problems should be discussed with the Camp Director

• Arriving at camp on time being ready to work per your employment agreement

• Uphold all safety and health policies and procedures of the camp

• The ability to lead children in song and/or playing an instrument is highly desirable

Please send a resume, letter of interest, and 3 references via email to

Miriam Jones, Summer Camp Director

mjones@princetonwaldorf.org

Applications reviewed upon receipt

Application deadline April 26, 2024