About this role
We are hiring group counselors and activity counselors for our day camp program, Camp Blue Sky!
Schedule
- Seasonal position from June 1-August 21, flexible to work with college or teacher schedules
8 hour straight shift Monday-Friday with mini breaks throughout the day
Responsibilities
- Driving for offsite activities such as swimming and field trips
Leading your group of campers (no more than 15 campers) in their daily activities such as Art, Archery, STEM, Cooking, and Team Building- Interacting with campers in a positive and meaningful way
Actively participating in play and activities, not just watching the children
Qualifications
- Experience working with children in a camp or childcare setting
- Strong childcare skills and knowledge of childhood development
- Ability to manage a large group of children and handle behaviors in a kind and positive manner
- Ability to work with other counselors to give campers an exceptional camp experience every day.
- Certification in CPR/First Aid and MAT (training will be provided to those who do not currently have their certification)
- Ideal candidate will meet our driving requirements: over 21, driving for 5+ years, clean driving record
Other facts
About LeafSpring School of Hanover
LeafSpring Schools are differentiated by a proven approach to early childhood education that is validated by more than 35 years of successful operations.
Our programs include infant, toddler, Pre-K, Private Kindergarten, school-age recreation, summer camps, and backup sick childcare. We incorporate leadership development as well as health and wellness initiatives at all ages.
LeafSpring Schools provide stability and consistency for children in primary care learning groups, while individualizing the curriculum for each child. Our proprietary curriculum prepares children for secondary education from infancy in a nurturing environment that fosters a loving community at each of our schools.
LeafSpring Schools currently has 14 schools in its portfolio throughout the mid-Atlantic, Indiana, and Texas, including one corporately owned location and 13 franchise schools. LeafSpring Schools corporate office is based in Richmond, Virginia.
What you'll do
- Counselors will lead groups of campers in various activities and ensure positive interactions. They will also be responsible for driving to offsite activities and actively participating in play.
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