Headfirst Summer Camps
STEM Lead Counselor - Maryland
Headfirst Summer Camps, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811
The Position
The
STEM Lead Counselor
will oversee, support, and coach a team of counselors as they lead campers in pre-written curriculum centered in STEM & the creative arts. We provide the training, curriculum & daily camp schedules along with all equipment for a successful camp day but need you to organize the program and bring camp to life with your enthusiasm, dedication and un-matched energy.
Camper ages:
6-10 years old
Activities include:
team-building, group games, field trips and guest expert workshops, science challenges, art projects
Weekly themes include:
Oceanography, cooking, urban design, sports science
Schedule:
In-season (late June through mid August): 7:30 am – 3:45 pm Monday – Friday
Pre-season (early June): select weekends for training and site preparation
Compensation:
$17 / hour
What You'll Do What You’ll Do:
Bring Camp to Life
Prepare and teach a team of 3 to 4 counselors to implement pre-written curriculum to groups of up to 40 campers
Lead a group of 20 campers with a co-counselor through a planned schedule
Lead morning and afternoon program meetings for all campers, enforce active supervision and Headfirst policies your staff team, and lead by example in hands-on teaching of the program content
Prepare and review materials bins for upcoming weekly themes, distributing materials to the appropriate areas to ensure projects are easily carried out by your counselor team
Implement Headfirst’s safety protocols on supervision, bathrooms, emergency medications, and camper behavior management
Execute morning and afternoon carpool as a key player, welcoming each family to camp by name with fantastic dance moves and coordinated carpool procedures
Nurture Physical, Social & Emotional Safety
Work directly with campers to support them in their emotional, physical, and social development through hands-on exploration and coach your counselor team in growing their camper management skills
Communicate Proactively
Anticipate curricular, facility, or schedule issues before they occur and proactively create solutions to run a smooth program
Act as the bridge from camp to parents, communicating campers’ successes, celebrations, and growth, through the Site Director or other Leadership Team members
Be an Active Member of the Camp Team
Arrive on time, communicate schedule changes promptly, be a loyal and consistent team member who shows up for the campers and your team
Work directly alongside your Site Director and counselors to group campers and create the best experience possible for all campers
Represent Headfirst for Families & Facility Partners
Represent the Headfirst brand daily to families at carpool and to school facility partners throughout the summer by being enthusiastic, hands-on, helpful, and in uniform
Actively participate in our efforts to take care of our camp facility and lead your team to do the same
Handle the Curveballs
Practice resiliency and arrive with a “How Can I Help?” mentality that puts camper experience and team success at the forefront through problem solving and trying new things
About You About You
: Must be at least 19 years old with at least (1) years at an undergraduate institution or equivalent professional experience.
Experience
:
Majors in education and child development viewed favorably.
Must be able to:
Work around small children including, sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs for the full day.
Work in hot and outdoor environments while actively supervising campers and participating in dynamic activities for extended periods of time.
Lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally.
Committed to adhering to Cell-Phone Free policy, powering down and putting away cell phones in a locked pouch for the duration of your shift.
STEM Lead Counselor
will oversee, support, and coach a team of counselors as they lead campers in pre-written curriculum centered in STEM & the creative arts. We provide the training, curriculum & daily camp schedules along with all equipment for a successful camp day but need you to organize the program and bring camp to life with your enthusiasm, dedication and un-matched energy.
Camper ages:
6-10 years old
Activities include:
team-building, group games, field trips and guest expert workshops, science challenges, art projects
Weekly themes include:
Oceanography, cooking, urban design, sports science
Schedule:
In-season (late June through mid August): 7:30 am – 3:45 pm Monday – Friday
Pre-season (early June): select weekends for training and site preparation
Compensation:
$17 / hour
What You'll Do What You’ll Do:
Bring Camp to Life
Prepare and teach a team of 3 to 4 counselors to implement pre-written curriculum to groups of up to 40 campers
Lead a group of 20 campers with a co-counselor through a planned schedule
Lead morning and afternoon program meetings for all campers, enforce active supervision and Headfirst policies your staff team, and lead by example in hands-on teaching of the program content
Prepare and review materials bins for upcoming weekly themes, distributing materials to the appropriate areas to ensure projects are easily carried out by your counselor team
Implement Headfirst’s safety protocols on supervision, bathrooms, emergency medications, and camper behavior management
Execute morning and afternoon carpool as a key player, welcoming each family to camp by name with fantastic dance moves and coordinated carpool procedures
Nurture Physical, Social & Emotional Safety
Work directly with campers to support them in their emotional, physical, and social development through hands-on exploration and coach your counselor team in growing their camper management skills
Communicate Proactively
Anticipate curricular, facility, or schedule issues before they occur and proactively create solutions to run a smooth program
Act as the bridge from camp to parents, communicating campers’ successes, celebrations, and growth, through the Site Director or other Leadership Team members
Be an Active Member of the Camp Team
Arrive on time, communicate schedule changes promptly, be a loyal and consistent team member who shows up for the campers and your team
Work directly alongside your Site Director and counselors to group campers and create the best experience possible for all campers
Represent Headfirst for Families & Facility Partners
Represent the Headfirst brand daily to families at carpool and to school facility partners throughout the summer by being enthusiastic, hands-on, helpful, and in uniform
Actively participate in our efforts to take care of our camp facility and lead your team to do the same
Handle the Curveballs
Practice resiliency and arrive with a “How Can I Help?” mentality that puts camper experience and team success at the forefront through problem solving and trying new things
About You About You
: Must be at least 19 years old with at least (1) years at an undergraduate institution or equivalent professional experience.
Experience
:
Majors in education and child development viewed favorably.
Must be able to:
Work around small children including, sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs for the full day.
Work in hot and outdoor environments while actively supervising campers and participating in dynamic activities for extended periods of time.
Lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally.
Committed to adhering to Cell-Phone Free policy, powering down and putting away cell phones in a locked pouch for the duration of your shift.