Summer Camp Counselor

Spring Education Group; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a Camp Counselor to create memorable experiences for campers. In this role, you will collaborate with a diverse team to provide quality education and ensure a safe environment. You will engage with children, inspire them to embrace challenges, and foster strong relationships with families. This position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners. If you are passionate about education and community, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Beyond Competitive pay

Flexible Scheduling for College Students

Education Reimbursement & Partnerships

CDA Program

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass state and federal background check.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage a variety of camp activities for children.
• Maintain a safe and clean camp environment.
• Build relationships with families and students.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chesterbrook Academy (#710), 2301 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #9729

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget, and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.

Summary:

As a Camp Counselor at Chesterbrook Academy, you will create, manage, and participate in a variety of new adventures ensuring that our campers create unforgettable memories and develop valuable new skills. Camp Counselors collaborate professionally with other staff, parents, and outside vendors to promote the general well-being of the school, and the collective/individual interest of its staff and student body.

Location: 2301 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm or 9:00am-6:00pm (Monday through Friday)

Pay Range: $16.00 to $18.00 per hour (depending on education and experience)

Responsibilities:

• Culture: Positively influence your peers to work toward and meet the school’s vision of excellence. Provide and maintain quality education programs. Ensure successful implementation of approved curriculum.
• Health & Safety: Prioritize a safe, clean, and attractive camp environment. Maintain compliance with camp standards and state licensing requirements as well as all applicable state and federal laws, and internal policies and procedures.
• Engage, Inspire, Experience: Our counselors are committed to creating an unforgettable experience for campers while empowering them to embrace challenges and new opportunities with courage, confidence, and determination.
• Relationship Building: Have a strong desire to work collaboratively with a talented team of diverse staff and administrators. Develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with the families, students, and community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Often carrying and lifting 25 pounds or less (25-50%) and occasionally carrying 25-50 pounds (10-25%).
• Ability to successfully pass a state and federal background check.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to connect with students.

Mission:

We are more than just a school - we are a community! Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and uphold our guiding educational philosophy, providing the perfect balance of learning and play. We partner with parents by engaging in consistent communication and providing daily snapshots of their child's day, inviting them to be a part of the school experience, as well. We embrace a culture of care - physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually, both in and out of the classroom.

Benefits include:

• Beyond Competitive pay
• Flexible Scheduling for College Students
• Education Reimbursement & Partnerships
• CDA Program

This is not a complete list of job duties. A more detailed Job Description will be provided.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.