Lead Camp Counselor

American Montessori Society Inc; Camden (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Lead Camp Counselor for a vibrant summer camp in scenic Midcoast Maine. This role involves guiding young children in a nurturing environment, emphasizing collaboration and creativity. If you have a genuine love for working with children and a commitment to fostering their development, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact during the summer months. Join a dedicated team in a historic schoolhouse, where your leadership will inspire the next generation of learners. Embrace the joy of summer while contributing to a community-focused educational experience!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education preferred.
• 3-5 years of early childhood teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Guide and supervise children ages 3-5 in a camp setting.
• Develop and implement engaging hands-on activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Leadership

Childcare

First Aid/CPR

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Master’s Degree in Education

Montessori Teacher Certification

Job description

Join us for summer fun in beautiful Midcoast Maine!

Children’s House Montessori is seeking a Lead Camp Counselor for the 2025 summer season at our historic yellow schoolhouse in Camden, Maine. The lead counselor will guide children ages 3-5 years old. This position begins June 16, or earlier with availability, and runs through August 15. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 8-4 and Friday, 8-12:30. The successful candidate will join a team-oriented Montessori camp that serves approximately 50 children ages 18 months to 10 years old in a community-based, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

If you are collaborative, innovative, and deeply committed to nurturing the whole child, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Rachel Nixon, Head of School, Children’s House Montessori School, [e-mail].

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in early childhood/elementary education
• Montessori Teacher Certification is a plus
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related early childhood/elementary teaching experience
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in an outdoor school or camp setting

Qualifications:

• Genuine love of children and families
• Values an inclusive, holistic, and community approach to teaching and learning
• Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues
• Meets all state requirements (First Aid/CPR, background check, etc.)

Role Expectations:

• Responsible for the health, safety, direct care, supervision, and education of campers
• Develops and implements hands-on activities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Responsible for guiding assistant counselors and high school staff
• Shares joint responsibility for the set up and clean up of indoor and outdoor camp spaces, including common areas
• Responsible for direct communication with parents in a warm, professional manner

The Children’s House Montessori School mission is to cultivate curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in young learners, while nurturing a sense of care for each other, the environment, and the world.

Children’s House strives to be a place where each person – whether a student, teacher, staff, parent, caregiver, or grandparent – feels a sense of belonging and respect. CHMS provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, sex, sexual preference, religion, national origin, or physical disability.