Head Preschool Teacher Summer Camp

** We are a Day Camp. We DO NOT provide housing/accommodations. This is a seasonal position for the Summer only (at this time). There will be minimal pre-camp work requests- dates/times to be agreed upon. Must be available to work 2 weekends for staff trainings and camp set-up.

Have a passion for coaching early education teachers? Familiar with Montessori, Waldorf or Emilia education styles? We have a number of positions specifically working with our Young Folks campers (Pre-Kinder & Kindergarten age) & Young folk Guides.

To Apply, please complete the Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JlrX-dSk3n2bAok-ivF7E2DG4xxwUH-agCeRiIaHfZo/edit

The Young Folks Coordinator (YFC) is responsible for overseeing the quality, flow, and safety of the Young Folks program for Pre-Kinder, TK, and Kindergarten campers (ages 4+).

The Young Folks program operates in conjunction with the main camp, with an alternate, age-appropriate schedule. It is designed to be child-centered, project-based, and inspired by Reggio and Montessori educational paradigms.

The YFC oversees the Young Folks’ staff, curriculum, and schedule. They ensure all activities are set-up and implemented in a manner that aligns with the mission. They are experts at this unique age range and the developmental milestones associated.

A Young Folks Coordinator must be:

• Expert in early childhood development
• Coaching/Mentoring skills
• Knowledgeable of Reggio and/or Montessori methods
• Time-Management
• Proactive Communicator
• Able to Zoom-Out to oversee the big picture of the flow
• Skills at conflict resolution with littles
• A team player
• at least 23 years of age

All of our Leadership Team roles have specific tasks and responsibilities, but there are a few common TLC traits we are looking for across the board:

• coaching leadership skills
• mindful communication skills
• respectful behavioral management
• intentional time management
• guru of patience
• flexibility champ
• commitment to joy + silliness
• leads with their heart

Main Responsibilities

• Oversees the general flow, safety, and quality of the Young Folks program through formal and informal observations
• Supervise the Young Folks team, ensuring Young Folks Leaders and Guides are clear on expectations and working to their highest potential
• Coach Guides in scaling up projects and activities (never “dumbing down” or oversimplifying), knowing what’s do-able and safe
• Manage the big picture of the session schedule, including tasks and activities both by week and day, and ensure all aspects are followed
• Gather, Prepare, and Maintain all supplies needed for activities- creating CA Prep Sheets as needed to have supplies made Young-Folks ready
• Liaison between the Young Folks program and main camp during TLC meetings and check-ins with the Camp Director/Site Director
• Communicate with Young Folks families in a positive, proactive, professional manner at all times. Keep Site Director apprised of important updates
• Complete Young Folks Incident Reports and discuss with the Site Director at end of each day (time-sensitive incidents must be submitted at time of event)
• Complete Young Folks “Clipboard Updates” and submit to Site Director
• Ensure Wildfolk Quality Assessment is being met and remedy if not

*this is not inclusive of all responsibilities. There are a number of other specific tasks that will be outlined in more detail during training.

YFC regular hours are 7:50am-3:20pm (Mondays: 7:20am) ​

Select Staff After-Camp Meetings: 7:30am- 4:00pm

$22/hour

Essential Details:

• Seasonal position
• TLC Training ( May 4th )
• WeHo Campus: June 17-July 26 (July 1-5 OFF)
• Valley: June 17- Aug 9 (may have July 1-5 OFF )
• Optional Bonus Weeks: June 10-14 + August 12-16
• New Staff Orientation: May 29th (evening)
• WeHo Staff Training & Set-Up : June 1, June 8, + June 15
• OR
• Valley Staff Training & Set-Up: June 1, June 2, + June 13/14
• Minimal additional times for camp set-up + clean-up
• Optional additional hours for Extended Care
• Options to work future Spring/Winter camps

Camp Wildfolk Mission

Guide and uplift a community of authentic, empowered 21st Century Leaders -inspiring their imagination, cultivating resilience through the development of a growth mindset, and nurturing their WILD spirit & WILD hearts.

To Apply, please complete the Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JlrX-dSk3n2bAok-ivF7E2DG4xxwUH-agCeRiIaHfZo/edit

To read more about positions, visit our website: www.campwildfolk.com/jobs

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Leadership: 1 year (Required)
• Early childhood education: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Valley Village, CA 91607 (Required)

Work Location: In person