Summer Camp Counselors And Assistant Teachers

Common Ground Camp serves children ages 4 - 14. Our campus includes a farm, forest, and lots of opportunities for playing and learning in nature! We are looking for staff who have big hearts, love kids, and want to spend their summer active and outside. Staff do not need to have expertise in all program areas, but everyone must be ready to work outside, be active, be highly responsible, and have fun with children for all the hours they are at camp.

Duties for Camp Counselors and Assistant Teachers include:

• Camp Teachers plan daily activities and Counselors and Assistant Teachers support those activities in all ways, including helping with materials and logistics, camper safety and behavioral support, and participating enthusiastically as part of the camp team!
• Work almost entirely outside in nature, in all weather, with good energy and attitude. We have access to indoor spaces for thunderstorms or other outdoor emergencies.
• Supervise & interact with campers during instructional, recreation, and lunch times
• Responsible for physical/emotional safety of all participants, including positive behavior management and identifying first aid needs that will be cared for by our camp nurse.
• Contribute to clean-up and care for campus and program materials as needed at the end of each camp day.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum age requirement of 18 years old
• Experience working with groups of children in formal or informal settings (school, nature center, Summer Camp, scouts, etc). Experience with groups of 10 or more children is preferred.
• Ability and desire to work and participate in community with children and adults of all identities. Our staff team and campers are diverse in many ways, including gender and gender identity, race and culture, sexuality, socioeconomic status, age, religion, and ability and disability. All staff are expected to contribute to a safe, inclusive, and welcoming camp environment.
• Enthusiasm for exploring nature with children.
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in summer heat & humidity and/or rain and to be physically active for most of an 8 hour day. This job includes significant movement throughout the day, including walking and hiking on uneven terrain, kneeling, bending, lifting, and carrying.
• Ability to be emotionally and socially “on” for the majority of an 8 hour day. A typical day includes 6.5 hours of direct time with campers, requiring emotional presence and energy to engage with children and coworkers.
• Demonstrated commitment, reliability, punctuality, and responsible behavior at previous jobs

All applicants who love nature and children and have relevant experience are welcome and encouraged – our camp staff represent a wide range of ages, backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conversations about accommodations that employees would need in order to successfully work at camp are welcome.

Job Schedule:

• Camp dates are weekdays, Monday, June 24 – Friday, August 9, 2024 (including staff training week). We are OPEN on Thursday, July 4. Applicants who can commit to all camp dates receive hiring preference.
• Most staff work 8 AM - 4 PM, however we will have a few roles that work from work from 2:30 - 6 PM. Schedule preference can be indicated in the online application form.

Location: Common Ground, 358 Springside Ave, New Haven, CT 06515

Hourly pay rate: $15.69 - $16.50/hour for new employees, depending on position and level of experience. This is a temporary, seasonal position and is not eligible for employment benefits, union representation, or for a guarantee of work past August 9, 2024.

A STAFF DISCOUNT on fees is available for camp employees with dependent children ages 4 - 14 and morning and extended day care are provided free for children of employees while their parent is working at camp.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $15.69 - $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 18 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Can you commit to working Monday - Friday from June 24 - August 9?
• Do you have prior experience in a paid role working with children? This is a requirement to be eligible for this job and your experience with children MUST be reflected on your resume.

Work Location: In person