Join the Goddard School Summer Camp Faculty in Anderson Township. Begin or grow your childcare career with the leader in early childhood education in the Cincinnati area.
Happy People please apply! We’ve found that happy, positive people make great Summer Camp Counselors! The Goddard School is a renowned program with a Piaget (Learning through PLAY) based foundation. The focus of our program is to instill a love of learning while playing and having fun – summers included!
Full-time and part-time Summer Camp Counselor positions available. Summer Camp Counselors are welcome to remain with us through the school year, if your school schedule allows.
Camp Counselor Primary Responsibilities
Our counselors are responsible for coordinating and supervising the daily functions of a group of children. Generally, ages 6-10 yrs. Counselors will plan and implement FUN and developmentally appropriate activities for children in a safe child-care environment. Duties include:
· Organizing team games such as soccer, kickball and volleyball, explaining the rules and acting as referee or umpire throughout the game
· Leading activities such as crafts and art, demonstrating various techniques and encouraging children to come up with ideas
· Communicating with parents, providing updates where required and answering questions about the camp
· Engaging with children to support each child’s social and emotional development
· Supervising a group of assigned children including field trips, making sure they are accounted for and safe.
· Being a great team player and able to work well with other faculty!
What We Offer
· Flexible hours of work. No nights or weekends!
· Teacher to children ratios strictly followed
· Full support from our 3 directors/administrators and resource teachers to be successful
· Large, updated school facility and Comboni leased summer space with multiple playgrounds, an Outdoor Classroom, large gym, stage, kitchen and teacher office.
· Lunch and treats frequently provided in the kitchen
· Competitive compensation.
· Continued focus on your professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Ohio
What’s it like to be a Summer Camp Counselor at our School?
· Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you planned
· Observe children’s interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum
· Communicate with parents, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions
· Engage with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your profession
Desired Skills and Experience
· High school diploma required
· Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working in teams
· Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
· Works productively without supervision
· Shows empathy and compassion for young children
· Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations
· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of child care programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
· Meet federal and state background check, fingerprinting, and child/sexual abuse clearances eligibility
