Extended Day Camp Director
We're looking for a positive, fun, creative, hardworking individual who understands and loves camp. A great attitude and an ability to roll with changes and keep a smile while doing it are a must. Great opportunity for a teacher or individual with an Early Childhood or Elementary Education degree. Dependability is a must for this position. Candidate will be in charge of running after camp programming overseeing after camp teachers and keeping all campers safe. Director will be in charge of dismissing children to families safely with camp protocol to their parents or care givers. Campers ages are 4 - 9 years.
Hours per week: June 24 – August 16, 2024 | Monday – Friday 2pm - 6pm
(Start date can be flexible for DOE employees.)
Job Responsibilities:
Help maintain a safe and healthy camp environment and follow CDC and NYS Summer Day Camp Guidelines
- Ensure good public relations and provide friendly customer service to all campers, families, staff and visitors.
- Promote high staff and camper morale. Motives staff to ensure camper well-being, fun and happiness.
- Maintain a professional appearance in the camp community, while modeling responsible behavior for camp staff.
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of campers and staff during extended hours.
- Assure that behavior management techniques are correctly applied to conflicts with children when necessary and under camp directors supervision.
- Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies.
- Attend all pre-program trainings, certifications and staff meetings before camp begins and any planned meetings scheduled during the duration of camp.
- Displays a positive attitude towards The Art Farm NYC, to help maintain a positive image of The Art Farm NYC
- Accepts other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Director.
- CPR/First Aid are required. If you don't have the desired certs, we are glad to help you get trained and certified.
Must commit to camp dates June 24 - Aug 16, 2024
- Cover letter stating why you would be the best candidate
- Resume which will include current address and educational background
- Three references
Hours Monday - Friday 2pm -6pm
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person