Camp Instructor-Going Places

Camp Instructor Going Places Summer Camp Arlington VA

Camp starts 62325 through 8125 Training starts week of 61925

LOCATIONS

Arlington Parks and Recreation Arlington Science Focus Elementary School 1501 N Lincoln Street Arlington VA

Barcroft Elementary School 625 S Wakefield St Arlington VA

Hours Monday through Friday Staff may work anytime between 7:30am6pm. Number of hours and start/finish will vary by site position and day.

Are you who we are looking for
Do you possess a childlike sense of wonder A yearn to learn thats driven by an innate sense of curiosity If so our Camp Instructor position at our Going Places Summer Camp might be the perfect way for you to use your talents this summer! Our Camp Instructors bring our curriculum to life and inspire campers to effectively create and collaborate! Excitement and joy are built into our foundation and we believe in the power of wonder to connect us to a world of endless possibilities.

About AlphaBEST and Going Places Summer Camp
AlphaBEST Education a leading provider of afterschool and summer programs and FableVision an awardwinning educational media and storytelling company codeveloped of Going Places Summer Camp featuring the awardwinning book by FableVisions founders and twin brothers Paul and Peter H. Reynolds. Going Places Summer offers engaging immersive activities and challenges based on the books themes which illustrate the critical life skills known as the 4Cs communication collaboration critical thinking and creativity.

We cant fully achieve our mission of learning through wonder without staff who exemplify these same beliefs and are passionate about making an impact on our youth. Summer camp is not for everyone but we dont want just anyone we want the most passionate and engaging staff around for our students! So are you ready for Wacky Wednesdays wearing crazy hats finding ways to make all campers feel included Then please join us this summer!

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement Going Places curriculum to groups of 15 30 campers
• Teach the curriculum as written adapting it as needed to improve the camper experience or accommodate individual campers and capturing feedback to share with curriculum developers
• Effectively collaborate with the camp team to create a memorable experience for campers
• Maintain safe environments for all campers and provide leadership and camp spirit to all
  campers
• Contribute to and participate in daily camp activities including checkin and checkout
  opening/closing ceremonies and snack & lunch supervision and programming
• Provide exceptional customer service to parents and our camp partners
• Assist with daily setup and cleanup of camp as well as the setup and break down of camp at the beginning and end of the summer
• Summer Instructors will report to the Camp Director and receive professional development and ongoing coaching

REQUIREMENTS

• Genuine love and interest in working with children and/or education
• Ability to maintain an excellent work ethic a high level of energy and exceptional enthusiasm each day
• Flexibility to meet changing needs and demands while balancing multiple tasks efficiently
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team with an openness to feedback and a desire to grow professionally
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• A great communicator with families and guardians
• CPR/First Aid certified OR willing to become certified by start of camp
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID19 by start of camp to ensure staff and campers are as safe and healthy as possible and to comply with enhanced health and safety protocols

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• College degree preferred but not required
• Preferred experience with elementary students
• Experience working with kids or in a camp setting a plus

• Staff may work anytime between 7:30 am 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. Number of hours and start/finish time will vary by site position and day.
• Staff meetings: During regular work hours before or after the start of programming
• 212 hours of online training before camp begins
• Training and setup days: Participate in two mandatory training and setup days in the days before camp starts
• Camp cleanup: Participate in cleaning and packing up camp for an additional 15 hours in your last week of camp typically some additional hours at the end of the day.

The needs of camp and resulting staff hours may vary. We seek and make offers to staff who
we believe are capable of thriving in a flexible environment both professionally and personally.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Some lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.
• Typing writing reading
• Seeing hearing and speaking both nearby and at a distance
• Use hand and fingers to help with classroom supplies and operate equipment
• Frequent sitting
• Standing walking kneeling

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