Assistant Preschool Counselor Noah's Ark Summer Camp

Assistant Preschool Counselor for Noah's Ark Summer Camp

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Founded in 1854, the Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC) has evolved into an organization of vitality and diversity. In keeping with its Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the community.

SUMMARY: Noah’s Ark Summer Camp focuses on discovery, exploration, and friendships. We provide children with experiences indoors and outdoors—including swim, sports, music and movement, nature and gardening, farm‑to‑table cooking, art experiences, Jewish values, weekly Shabbat sing‑a‑longs, and so much more. Camp counselors collaborate to deliver memorable summer experiences.

Job Overview: As an Assistant Camp Counselor, you support the Lead Counselor in providing a safe and stimulating environment that encourages independence and mutual respect. You contribute knowledge, ideas, and creativity to the team, and help with daily activities that promote learning, creativity, and problem‑solving.

Preferred:

• High school diploma

Required:

• Strong oral communication skills
• Ability to relate to young children and adults
• Ability to actively engage with children
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks
• Ability to multitask and maintain proper ratios/supervision at all times
• Ability to recognize safety hazards and protect children from harm
• Good character
• Willingness to work with a team
• Certifications or willingness to complete required training (CPR, Child Abuse Awareness, Basic Health and Safety, COVID course, etc.)

Responsibilities:

Teaching:

• Provide a safe environment for all children in camp by maintaining active supervision, ratio, and keeping children in sight and sound.
• Work and engage with children individually and in small groups.
• Contribute ideas to the planning and implementation of daily camp activities.
• Support all camp activities both indoors and outdoors—including swim and water activities.
• Nurture the physical, spiritual, emotional, social, and intellectual growth of each child.
• Assist the Lead Counselor in documenting children’s play and learning, including taking pictures and sending updates.

Administrative & Classroom:

• Provide a cheerful, nurturing, healthy, safe, and clean bunk environment.
• Assist in the set‑up and clean‑up of bunk activities.
• Maintain storage, organization, and cleanliness of bunk equipment and materials.

Communication & Community:

• Communicate any concerns regarding a child’s progress, a parent, or a classroom issue to the Lead Counselor and the Director.
• Protect the rights and privacy of children and families by maintaining confidentiality according to the NAEYC Code of Ethics.

Work Environment: Moderate to high noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: Requires standing, crouching, sitting, lifting up to 35 lbs., working outdoors in varied temperatures, and ensuring child supervision.

COMPENSATION: $19 per hour.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Hospitalization, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
• Accrued Sick and Vacation Days
• Paid time off for Jewish and Secular Holidays, as well as weather‑related closings
• Complimentary JCC Family Membership
• Discounts on Preschool Enrollment, Camp, Children’s Programming, Personal Training, Adult Programming, and other JCC Services

The Associated:
Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal‑opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran’s status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation).