Assistant Preschool Counselor for Noah's Ark Summer Camp - JCCs of North America

Assistant Preschool Counselor for Noah's Ark Summer Camp
JCC of Greater Baltimore
3506 Gwynnbrook Ave
Rosenbloom Campus
Owings Mills, MD 21117

SUMMARY:

Noah's Ark Summer Camp is about discovery, exploration, and friendships. We provide children with incredible experiences both indoors and outdoors, including swim, sports, music and movement, nature and gardening, farm to table cooking, art experiences, Jewish values, weekly Shabbat sing-a-longs and so much more! Our camp counselors work collaboratively to take advantage of all that summer has to offer, leaving campers with a memorable summer experience.

As an Assistant Camp Counselor, you are responsible for supporting the Lead Counselor in providing a safe and stimulating environment which allows children to develop a sense of independence and encourages mutual respect. The assistant counselor will contribute knowledge, insight, ideas, and creativity to the team. You will help during daily activities and experiences that promote discovery, increase children's awareness and problem-solving skills, inspires them to delve deeper in their learning and explorations and express their creativity.

The assistant counselor supports the development and implementation of a high-quality camp program for the children which reflects the vision and values of Noah's Ark and the JCC as a whole.

• Strong oral communication skills
• Ability to relate to young children and adults
• Ability to actively engage with children
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks
• Ability to multitask and maintain proper ratios/supervision at all times
• Ability to recognize safety hazards and protect children from harm
• Good character
• Ability and willingness to work with a team
• Possesses Certifications and coursework required by Licensing, or willingness to complete (CPR, Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention, Aid Orientation, Breastfeeding for Infant Toddler staff, Basic Health and Safety, COVID Course)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Teaching

• Provide a safe environment for all children in camp by always providing active supervision, this includes but is not limited to, remaining in ratio and always keeping the children in sight and sound.
• Work and engage with children, individually and in small groups.
• Contribute ideas to the planning and implementation of daily camp activities.
• Support all camp activities both indoors and outdoors. (Please note that within our program, you will be supporting swim and water activities.)
• Nurture physical, spiritual, emotional, social, and intellectual growth and development of each child.
• Support the Lead Counselor in documenting children's play and learning, including taking pictures, sending messages, and supporting with additional communication mediums.

Administrative & Classroom

• Provide a cheerful, nurturing, healthy, safe, and clean bunk environment.
• Assist in the set-up and clean-up of bunk activities.
• Maintain storage, organization, and cleanliness of bunk equipment and materials.

Communication & Community

• Communicate any concerns regarding a child's progress, a parent, or a classroom issue to the Lead Counselor and the Director
• Protect the rights and privacy of children and families by maintaining confidentiality according to the NAEYC Code of Ethics

work enviroNment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

physical demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move from standing to crouching and to sitting on the floor and back to standing. Physical stamina is required to bend, stand, lift up to 35 pounds, work with children on the floor, work outdoors in a variety of temperatures, and the mobility to ensure the supervision and safety of children. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

COMPENSATION:

$15.50/hour

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The Stoler Early Learning Center is also hiring for year-round positions with a competitive salary and opportunity for a sign on bonus. Employees of the JCC's Early Learning Center may also be eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance; including Hospitalization, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match Program
• Accrued Sick Days and Vacation Days
• Paid time off for Jewish and Secular Holidays, as well as Weather Related Closings
• Complimentary JCC Family Membership
• Discounts on: Preschool Enrollment, Camp, Children's Programming, Personal Training, Adult Programing, and other JCC Services

Please reach out to Senior Director, Danielle Frye, at dfrye@jcc.org for more information.

$15

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