Summer Camp Counselor 2025

Apple Montessori Schools; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking summer camp as a counselor, where your creativity and passion for working with young children will shine! Engage with kids aged 2 to 8 in a safe, joyful environment, fostering their growth and independence through various activities. Enjoy a work-life balance with weekdays off, small group sizes for meaningful connections, and the opportunity to create lasting memories. This role is perfect for those who love to inspire and make a difference in children's lives during the summer camp season.

Benefits

Evenings and weekends off

Consistent daytime hours

Small group sizes for personalized approach

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, sanitary, and enjoyable learning environment.
• Maintain accurate student records and communicate progress with families.
• Encourage positive self-image and support individuality.

Skills

Communication Skills

Creativity

Multi-tasking

Child Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Summer Camp Counselor

Are you energetic, creative, and passionate about working with young children? Apple Montessori Schools is now hiring Summer Camp Counselors for our 2025 Camp Season! We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who love to engage with children ages 2 to 8 and are excited to create a summer full of learning, laughter, and lasting memories.

As a Summer Camp Counselor, you will work closely with two other counselors and a single group of children, providing daily care, supervision, and encouragement. You'll be with your group throughout the day, participating in all camp activities—from outdoor play and creative arts to STEM and water fun. Counselors assist activity specialists, support camper participation, and serve as positive role models. More importantly, they create a safe, warm, and joyful environment where campers feel free to try new things, build friendships, and grow in confidence and independence.

Perks of Working at AMS Summer Camp!

Summer Camp Session: June 30th - August 22nd, 2025

Closed July 4th

Monday – Friday only: Enjoy your evenings and weekends off!

Various Shifts: If you prefer the morning or the afternoon we offer consistent daytime hours with a great work-life balance

Small group sizes: Enjoy the benefit of small group sizes, allowing for meaningful connections with campers and a more personalized approach.

As a member of our team, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that all students enjoy a safe, sanitary, and enjoyable learning environment.
• Maintaining accurate student records and communicating daily progress with families.
• Encouraging students’ positive self-image and supports individuality, independence, and creative expression.
• Modeling appropriate social behavior and engaging with students.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18
• High School Diploma or GED required
• CPR / First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
• A genuine love of children.
• Physically able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children
• An understanding of health and safety guidelines.
• Capacity to multi-task and function in an ever-changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be able to work all 5 days, same shift consistently.
• Must be able to work minimum of the 7 of the 8 weeks of summer camp.
• We ask for all school/college schedules, start dates along with any planned vacations to be given during the interview process