Camp Preschool Teacher at Sacred Heart Greenwich
17 days ago
Greenwich
Job Description Join our team as a Preschool-Pre-Kindergarten Teacher and inspire young minds at camp! Are you ready for an unforgettable summer adventure? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create an extraordinary summer experience for campers from preschool to 8th grade, and we are looking for energetic, passionate people to join us and make a positive impact while having a blast! At ESF, the Preschool-Pre-kindergarten Teacher is called a Playzone Activity Specialist or Group Specialist. As a Playzone Activity Specialist or Group Specialist, you will teach and inspire pre-school, and pre-K campers in various age-appropriate games and activities, fun crafts, science, performing arts, movement games, and more. Curriculum and supplies are provided for most activities. Why ESF? • Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while receiving comprehensive training and support., • Unleash Your Potential: We offer opportunities for internships, fieldwork, and continuing education credits., • Become a Leader: Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children., • Convenient Summer Schedule: Enjoy nights and weekends off., • Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network., • Free Certifications: Reimbursements available for qualified roles., • Activity Background: Preferably possess a background in various age-appropriate activities, including: arts & crafts, science, performing arts, sports/games, movement, yoga, or other preschool/pre-k activities., • Education:, • College graduate working in an education/child-related career., • Teaching certification or equivalent experience required., • Experience: We are looking for experience teaching and working with children., • Prior classroom teaching/fieldwork experience (2-4 years), • Previous experience working with students in Preschool-Pre-K., • Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred., • Hours: Typically, 37.5-40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for extended hours. Actual scheduled hours vary by camp location and program., • Schedule Commitment: Any schedule changes must be pre-approved by the site director., • Required Training: Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding., • Teach & Inspire: Implement ESF curriculum. Actively engage campers, offer support, and provide guidance to bring lesson plans to life., • Dive Into the Camp Day! Promote and lead daily activities and projects with enthusiasm, collaborating effectively with counselors and fellow instructors., • Safety & Positive Group Management: Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with an emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management. Promptly report any concerns to the Site Director., • Be the Ultimate Role Model: Supervise campers, while fostering a positive and safe environment., • Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from “Gratitude” to “Bring It” daily., • Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily., • Adhere to all company policies., • Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day