Summer Camp Counselor

Spring Education Group; Oregon, Portland (IL, OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant summer camp team where you can make a difference in children's lives! This role as a Camp Counselor/Assistant involves providing educational and recreational opportunities in a nurturing environment. You'll assist the lead teacher, supervise campers, and ensure safety while engaging in fun activities. If you have a passion for working with children and possess strong communication and organizational skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Experience the joy of contributing to a community tradition that values academic enrichment and creative play!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; further education is a plus.
• Preferred certifications in CPR and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Assists lead teacher and supervises campers ensuring their safety.
• Provides enjoyable educational and recreational experiences.
• Maintains accurate program records including attendance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving Skills

Caring Personality

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certifications in CPR and First Aid

Job description

L Etoile Immersion School (#1406), 5839 S Hood Ave, Portland, Oregon, United States of America Req #10336

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

L'Etoile French Immersion School is an independent school accredited by the French Ministry of Education for students in preschool through grade 5. Located in the heart of Portland in John's Landing, our approach to learning prepares children to be capable, confident students who are empowered to achieve in both French and English. Our nurturing teachers engender a lifelong passion for learning and instill a respect for cultural traditions around the world.

What We Offer:

Join our summer camp team for a fulfilling experience that combines competitive pay with the opportunity to contribute to an enriching, fun, and educational environment for children. Our summer camp is a tradition the community values, providing a blend of academic enrichment, creative play, and outdoor activities.

Camp Counselor/Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Assists and helps the lead teacher.
• Provides high-quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants.
• Supervises campers and ensures their safety, general well-being, and cleanliness of the site.
• Assists in leading various small and large group activities.
• Ensures accurate program records are maintained, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
• Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• Records and tracks camper’s dietary restrictions/allergies and ensures that the meals/snacks are distributed to them.
• Mediates any campers’ disputes.
• Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with the camp program, ensuring the whereabouts of charges at all times.

Working Hours:

• Option 1: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Option 2: 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM

Compensation:

• $20/hour

What We Are Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent; further education is a plus.
• Preferred certifications in CPR and First Aid.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A genuine enthusiasm for working with children and contributing to their growth and development.
• Leadership
• Alertness
• Problem-solving skills
• Caring personality

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.

• L Etoile Immersion School (#1406), 5839 S Hood Ave, Portland, Oregon, United States of America