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Camp Counselor
Job Description
Support the Lead Teacher and Camp Director in supervising the classroom in compliance with the State of New Jersey Department of Health & Human Services regulatory standards and YES Camp policies and procedures. Provides help in areas where need arises. Participates in all camp activities and staff meetings. Understand and implement YES Camp's standards and policies.
Responsibilities
1. Display and model key values – love, honesty, compassion, respect, and responsibility. Be punctual, dependable, and willing to comply with program policies. Attend required training, and staff meetings.
2. Function as a team player and help build a supportive team.
3. Execute camp goals.
4. Assist Lead Teachers in assessing developmental progress of each child in class and make recommendations to
the Camp Director to ensure that children’s learning and developmental needs are being met.
5. Appropriately supervise a specific group of children knowing thoroughly the daily routine and class rules.
6. Be responsive, available, and willing to meet the needs of the children.
7. Foster a mealtime experience that is a pleasant, social, learning environment for children.
8. Assist Lead Teacher in maintaining program records.
9. Assist with the supervision of the recreational activities for the class on a daily basis.
10. Willing to engage in recreational activities including supervising campers during swimming.
11. Other duties as assigned by the Leader Teacher or Camp Director.
Salary
$13.00 (or minimum wage) – $18.50 (commensurate with experience)