Lead Summer Camp Teacher
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Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 28 - 32
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Lead Summer Camp Teacher
Includ(Ed) Inclusive Summer Camp
Locations: Pacific Beach & Point Loma San Diego
Schedule: Approximately 30 hours per week
Compensation: $28$32 per hour (depending on experience)
About Includ(Ed)
Includ(Ed) is an inclusive early childhood and school-age program serving children ages 010. Our mission is to increase access to high-quality inclusive education where children with and without disabilities learn play and thrive together. Our summer camps reflect the same commitment to high-quality inclusive relationship-based education as our year-round program.
Position Overview
The Lead Summer Camp Teacher serves as the instructional and relational leader of a camp classroom serving children ages 210.
Lead Summer Camp Teachers are responsible for planning and implementing inclusive camp activities supervising staff maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment and ensuring every child feels known supported and valued.
Key Responsibilities
Classroom Leadership
- Lead and oversee daily camp programming aligned with Includ(Ed)s inclusive philosophy
- Plan and implement engaging developmentally appropriate activities
- Create a structured yet flexible environment that supports a range of learning styles and abilities
- Maintain daily schedules transitions and classroom routines
Inclusion & Individualized Support
- Differentiate instruction and activities to support children with diverse developmental needs
- Collaborate with therapists and support staff to embed inclusive strategies into daily programming
- Ensure children with disabilities are meaningfully included in all camp experiences
- Support behavior proactively using relationship-based and developmentally appropriate practices
Staff Supervision
- Supervise and mentor Camp Counselors and Assistant Teachers
- Delegate responsibilities effectively and model best practices
- Provide feedback and maintain clear professional communication with team members
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure active supervision at all times
- Maintain compliance with safety requirements
- Oversee health snack/lunch and outdoor procedures
- Ensure proper documentation and incident reporting as needed
Family Communication
- Communicate professionally with families as needed
- Support smooth arrival and dismissal procedures
- Represent Includ(Ed)s mission and values with warmth and professionalism
Qualifications
- Must pass background check and fingerprinting (LiveScan)
- Meet Community Care Licensing qualifications for a fully qualified teacher preferred
- Bachelors degree in Child Development Early Childhood Education Special Education or related field preferred
- Experience leading a classroom required
- Experience working with children with disabilities strongly preferred
- Strong leadership organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work approximately 30 hours per week during camp sessions
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
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