Summer Camp Counselor - Mechanicsburg

Tender Years, Inc.; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Summer Camp Counselors to inspire and nurture young minds. This rewarding role emphasizes creating engaging lesson plans and fostering strong relationships with children and their families. Join a supportive team dedicated to early childhood development in a fun and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and enjoy working with children, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace your creativity and enthusiasm while helping shape the future of early learners in a family-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with children is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement weekly lesson plans based on PA Early Learning Standards.
• Establish professional relationships with parents through communication.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Childcare Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Get ready for a fun and rewarding summer! We're looking for a few more amazing Summer Camp Counselors at multiple centers.

Do you have a heartfelt passion for early learners, inquiring minds, and being fun and silly all at the same time? Are you looking for a work environment where you’ll leave a lasting impact on the lives of early learners and their families every day, while also forming strong relationships with your coworkers and leadership team? If so, we should talk!

Established in 1984, Tender Years, Inc. is a family-owned and operated business with early childhood development & childcare centers in Camp Hill, Carlisle, Hampden Township, Hershey, and Mechanicsburg. Each center is licensed by Department of Human Services, four of the five centers holding Department of Ed certifications, and 4 STARS through the Keystone STARS program.

Work Location:

• Camp Hill: 203 House Avenue, Camp Hill PA 17011
• Carlisle: 1151 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle PA 17013
• Hampden: 4545 Marketplace Way, Enola PA 17025
• Hershey: 50 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey PA 17033

Responsibilities

As a Teacher at Tender Years, your students will look forward to each new day in your classroom as you:

• Create and implement weekly lesson plans through the use of Tender Years Homegrown Curriculum based on the PA Early Learning Standards that meet the cognitive, social, emotional, physical needs of the child. Implement the PATHS Curriculum in our Preschool – Kindergarten Classrooms for Social Emotional Development.
• Enhance play with language materials and activities and engage in conversations to expand learning, critical thinking and social emotional well-being.
• Watch your students grow as you keep regular observations, complete progress evaluations for each child through the use of Teaching Strategies GOLD assessments and ASQ Screening Tools.
• Establish and maintain a strong professional relationship with the parents of your students through daily written and verbal communication, parent teacher conferences, and incident reports.
• Promote the health and well-being of your students by maintaining a safe, clean and organized classroom that meets their needs.
• Work with co-teacher to establish a schedule that balances routine tasks between employees.
• Help build a strong, supportive team with other employees.

Schedule

• 6, 8, and 10 hour shift availability
• 4 or 5 work day weeks
• Day shift
• Monday through Friday

Requirements

• Willingness to be flexible, open-minded, and looking to make a positive impact on young minds.
• Available and responsive to children’s needs, questions, and requests.
• Committed to monthly staff meetings and professional development as required.
• Coming to work being a song-singing, smile bringing child chasing rockstar who likes to inspire and loves to encourage every day.
• Being able to quickly count heads of many tiny humans within your primary care group.
• And above all, being ready to be a daycare teacher who has a sincere passion of working with children.

Qualifications

Distinguished candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• 2+ years of significant experience working with children
• Completion of High School or GED program
• Must be 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to obtain required childcare clearances – State Police, Child Abuse, NSOR, and FBI Fingerprinting.
• Ability to obtain health assessment and TB test.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent in the English language.

Tender Years, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.