Music Instructor, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp

Greater Boston, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join an innovative summer camp where you can share your passion for music with children! As a Camp Counselor, you'll create a lively and warm environment, ensuring the safety and well-being of campers while leading engaging activities. This role offers an opportunity to make a difference in children's lives, build lasting relationships, and work in a supportive team atmosphere. With great perks like access to a top-notch fitness center and a competitive pay rate, this is a fantastic opportunity for those who love working with kids and want to contribute to a memorable summer experience. Embrace the joy of teaching music and inspire young minds!

Benefits

Access to JCC Health & Fitness center

Free or discounted camp enrollment for employees' children

Qualifications

• Preferred high school or college degree in a music-related field.
• 1+ season of experience leading music classes for children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of campers during activities.
• Plan and implement fun activities for children in grades K - 8.
• Work with peers to create a joyful camp environment.

Skills

Group management skills

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Leadership skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High school degree

College degree in music

Experience planning music classes

Job description

Share your love of music, song and related games by teaching music classes for children entering grades K - 3 this summer. Camp Kaleidoscope, the JCC summer day camp in Newton, draws creative campers interested in the arts, science and the outdoors. Camp Counselors and activity specialists guide campers in drama, art, science, sports, swimming and much more as they develop and build self-confidence. The energy of the camp is lively, playful and warm, as both campers and staff develop lifelong friendships. JCC Greater Boston offers free bus service for staff from Cambridge, Brookline, Framingham, Sudbury, and Wayland during the season, making it possible for staff to receive transportation from their home communities if needed.

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers during activities
• Create a fun/joyful dynamic
• Work in partnership with peers and Camp Leadership to provide a happy, safe and memorable summer for the children
• Lead or co-lead activities
• Prepare and manage supplies
• Plan and implement fun and engaging activities for children in grades K – 8
• Participate in and support supervision of the children during special events and large group activities

Standard staff expectations include:

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued and respected
• Actively participate as an essential team member
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through role modeling
• Enthusiastically represent the organization, model excellence and achievement
• Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

JOB DETAILS: This is an hourly position with a daily schedule of 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Offering great perks, including JCC Health & Fitness center access, a supportive, vibrant in-person work environment, and a competitive starting pay rate of $17 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.

This 8 week camp program is June 23 - August 15. While we prefer candidates who are available all summer, we recognize that candidates may have other obligations and are happy to work with your schedule.

Education and Experience:

• High school degree preferred
• College degree, concentration or equivalent experience in music related field preferred
• 1+ season (summer camp, semester, other) instructor experience planning and leading music classes for children
• Customer service experience preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent group management skills
• Flexibility in plans and positive attitude
• Ability to work with a variety of supplies, equipment and spaces
• Enjoy working with children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Safety awareness and ability to communicate any issues and concerns with supervisors
• Exhibits leadership skills, including teamwork, patience, flexibility, and diplomacy
• Demonstrates positive attitude at all times
• Commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership
• Self-starter who takes the initiative
• Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically and ask for help, guidance, or clarification when needed
• Must be able to work well with others, building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children’s backpacks, etc.)
• Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.

In addition to offering rewarding work and great career opportunities within our mission-driven, values-driven, and family-centric environment, JCC Greater Boston proudly offers employees the generous benefits listed below.

JCCGB Perks! Each seasonal employee is eligible for access to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton! Seasonal access to the JCC Fitness Center includes:

• Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman JCC during active seasonal employment.
• Free or discounted enrollment for camp programs may be available for camp employees’ children based on availability.

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant.

A Great Place to Work! JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on:

• Supportive colleagues
• Team camaraderie
• How their managers treat them
• Individual autonomy
• Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others
• Pride in working for the JCC
• Program and service quality
• Holding ourselves accountable

Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.