Seasonal
Full Time

Position Summary:

Instructor leads and actively engages in safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun activity programs for campers ages 3.5 – 7. The program should focus on early education science skills by leading hands-on, fun activities. Candidates must be available to work the full eight-week season (June 24th-August 16th) and be able to attend staff training dates the week before camp starts. Additional working weeks in June and August can be contracted. This is a seasonal position.

Candidates should have either Training/certification and/or classroom experience between Pre-k and Grade 2 OR Experience in leading science activities for in a summer camp setting.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Demonstrated experience working with and leading children in a variety of recreational and/or educational activities and preferable in science activities.
• Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
• Knowledge and skills in the assigned area and the ability to teach these skills to campers and staff.
• Strong communication skills.
• Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.

Responsibilities:

• Formulate, plan, and lead age appropriate, safe, and enriching activities in science.
• Uphold all policies and philosophies of the Fessenden Day Camp.
• Follow and uphold all state and local health and safety regulations and guidelines and those set by the Camp.
• Teach staff their responsibilities in activity.
• Teach and guide campers, CITs, and coworkers in participating successfully and appropriately in all aspects of assigned specialty, including proper use of equipment
• Conduct regular cleaning and check of specialty area and equipment according to health and safety protocols.
• Participate in and assist in running camp events and initiatives.
• Meet/communicate regularly with direct supervisor regarding concerns, updates, challenges, and successes.
• Communicate with parents about their child when necessary and appropriate.
• Set a good example for campers and coworkers in all areas, including but not limited to health and safety, accountability, fairness, organization, punctuality, following the rules, and teamwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Director.

Job Requirements :

• Available 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday – Friday for the entire camp season and to attend all staff training sessions before and during camp season. There may also be at least two days during the camp season you will be required to stay late for special events.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate health and safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
• Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
• Potential for some high activity which may include dancing, running, swimming, and jumping.
• Possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activity.
• Be able to lead and fully participate in the assigned specialty.