Global Kids Summer Camp Counselor
Global Kids Summer Camp Counselor
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$ 15 - 21
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Job Description
Global Kids (GK) is dedicated to educating inspiring and mobilizing youth to become proactive global citizens who are actively engaged in the world and wellprepared for their future endeavors. Our Summer Camp counselors are Group Leaders who play a pivotal role in fostering a secure nurturing and enriching environment for young individuals beyond regular school hours. Their primary objective is to ensure the students overall wellbeing growth and active participation under their care.
We are seeking candidates who possess a steadfast commitment to youth development and global education. If you are passionate about making a difference and are interested in contributing to GKs community programs which are situated within New York City Public Middle and Elementary Schools and receive support through the DYCD SONYC Initiative we encourage you to apply. Interested candidates MUST be available from 8 am to 6 pm on weekdays.
All positions will be in person. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Afterschool Counselor Responsibilities include:
- Create and facilitate interactive experiential workshops and activities for middle summer camp students.
- Serve as a positive encouraging & affirming mentor for GK middle school youth or elementary school youths.
- Support group management including supporting positive group interactions monitoring group transitions between activities and ensuring safety during checkin dismissal and program hours.
- Assist with supervising students including ensuring that students are never left on their own.
- Assist with chaperoning trips.
- Help with collecting program documents and attendance.
- Follow all guidelines and protocols outlined by Global Kids the Department of Education Youth and Community Development and the Department of Health.
- Available to work 2027 hours MondayFriday.
Qualifications for Afterschool Counselor:
- A High School diploma is required. Currently attending college is preferred.
- Experience working with youth using interactive learning strategies.
- Commitment to and understanding of working in culturally diverse settings and using antiracist practices
- Knowledge of or passion for global issues political science history education and social activism.
- Good facilitation consensusbuilding conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
- Strong work ethic reliability initiative creativity and willingness to learn
- Strong communication writing organizational and technology skills.
- International experience is a plus.
- Fluency in other languages is a plus (particularly Spanish or Haitian Creole)
- Global Kids alumni are strongly encouraged to apply.
Hours/Wages/Benefits: The salary is $15$21 an hour. GK staff can also access retail discounts through our Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
To be considered for this Summer Camp Counselor position:Please complete this application. Only applicants who successfully navigate the screening process will be extended an invitation for a 30minute interview. We kindly request that you refrain from making inquiries via phone mail or fax. For additional information please refer to the Global Kids website at www.globalkids.
Global Kids Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race sex color national origin religion age citizenship mental or physical handicap or disability marital status sexual orientation pregnancy military or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We continue to support and promote equal employment opportunity human dignity and diversity.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Part-Time
