Great Adventures Junior Counselor

Congo Camp; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Adventures is seeking Junior Counselors to support the classroom team for rising JrK and K campers. You will assist counselors in delivering activities and routines planned by the GA Program Director.

Responsibilities include helping with centers, crafts, story time, and transitions; maintaining clean spaces and following safety policies. Eligibility notes apply to background checks per Virginia regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children (babysitting, peer mentoring, camp, classroom aide, or similar).
• Warm, patient, and coachable teammate with strong communication skills.
• Reliable and organized; able to follow directions and adapt to indoor/outdoor settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Counselors in facilitating GA routines and activities as directed (centers, crafts, story time, indoor/outdoor play, rest/quiet time).
• Help set up/clean up materials and keep spaces orderly and sanitized.
• Encourage positive behavior, teamwork, and inclusion; offer age-appropriate prompts and supports.
• Support restroom routines per policy, uphold hygiene practices, and report concerns promptly to staff.
• Monitor safety in classrooms and on the playground; identify and report hazards; assist with incident documentation as directed.
• Collaborate with Counselors for smooth transitions, line management, and timely arrivals/dismissals.
• Meet or exceed ACA practices and Virginia child day program licensing standards.
• Be punctual, prepared, and flexible; perform other supportive duties as assigned by the GA Program Director/Camp Director.

Skills

Young children experience

Communication skills

Reliability & organization

Pediatric First Aid/CPR

Adaptability

Job description

Great Adventures (GA) Junior Counselors support the classroom team serving rising JrK & K campers. You’ll assist Counselors in delivering activities and routines planned by the Great Adventures Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Assist Counselors in facilitating GA routines and activities as directed (centers, crafts, story time, indoor/outdoor play, rest/quiet time).
• Help set up/clean up materials and keep classroom/play spaces orderly and sanitized.
• Encourage positive behavior, teamwork, and inclusion; offer age-appropriate prompts and supports.
• Support restroom routines per policy, uphold hygiene practices, and report concerns promptly to staff.
• Monitor safety in classrooms and on the playground; identify and report hazards; assist with incident documentation as directed.
• Collaborate with Counselors for smooth transitions, line management, and timely arrivals/dismissals.
• Meet or exceed ACA practices and Virginia child day program licensing standards.
• Be punctual, prepared, and flexible; perform other supportive duties as assigned by the GA Program Director/Camp Director.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with young children (babysitting, peer mentoring, camp, classroom aide, or similar).
• Warm, patient, and coachable teammate with strong communication skills.
• Reliable and organized; able to follow directions and adapt to indoor/outdoor settings.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain before the season and maintain throughout).
• Interest in early childhood education, recreation, or youth development.

Eligibility: Typically, a rising high-school junior or senior (generally 16+) and able to meet required background/screening checks per Virginia regulations.