Summer Program Counselor

Summer Program Counselor

Position Overview
Open Window School is a K8 independent school located on Cougar Mountain centrally situated between Bellevue Issaquah and Newcastle. Each summer Open Window School offers a five-week enrichment program serving students entering Kindergarten through 7th grade from the local community.

Summer Program Counselors support the daily supervision engagement and well-being of campers across multiple program areas including Adventure Programs Innovation Programs and Aftercare (SMore Fun). Counselors play a key role in creating a safe inclusive and positive experience for all students. Specific counselor assignments and schedules are determined in collaboration with the Summer Auxiliary Programs Manager based on program needs and counselor strengths.

Program Areas May Include:

Adventure / Innovation Counselor
Supports traditional day camp experiences and classroom-based enrichment programs. Responsibilities include supervising students supporting activities and transitions assisting instructors and maintaining a positive group experience throughout the core camp day.
Typical hours: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM

SMore Fun (Aftercare) Counselor
Supports afternoon and end-of-day programming providing supervision and structured or unstructured activities for students enrolled in extended care.
Typical hours: 9:30 AM 6:00 PM

Special Counselor (Photographer / Float)
Provides flexible program-wide support across multiple summer program areas. Responsibilities may include photographing and documenting camp activities for internal use and family communications using Open Window Schoolprovided equipment; floating between program areas to provide supervision or coverage; supporting arrival transitions special activities and end-of-day procedures; and assisting program leadership with operational or logistical needs. Hours may vary depending on program needs.

Typical hours: Will vary

Major Areas of Responsibility / Essential Functions

• Supervise and actively engage students throughout the camp day.
• Support campers during structured activities classes and transitions.
• Lead or assist with games activities and group experiences.
• Maintain clear expectations routines and positive behavior support.
• Foster an inclusive respectful and welcoming environment.
• Support students social-emotional needs including friendships and conflict resolution. Assist with activity setup materials management and cleanup.
• Supervise lunch recess and/or aftercare activities as assigned.
• Participate in daily morning and afternoon gatherings or rallies.
• Communicate camper needs concerns or incidents to program leadership.
• Support arrival dismissal and end-of-day procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the summer program.

• assigned to support the overall success of the summer program.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must be 18 years of age or older by June 1 2026.

• Experience working with children or youth in a camp school or group setting preferred. Ability to manage groups confidently and calmly.
• Strong communication teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Positive flexible and professional demeanor.
• Interest in youth development and creating meaningful experiences for children. CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• For the Photographer / Float role: ability to responsibly use school-provided equipment and follow expectations related to care confidentiality and appropriate use.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to participate in active camp programming including games and movement.
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Physical stamina for standing walking and occasional lifting throughout the day.

Position Details

Manager: Summer Auxiliary Programs Manager.

Compensation: $25.00/hour.

Classification: Seasonal (June 29 August 7).
Hours vary depending on the Counselor position

When applying please indicate which Counselor position(s) you are interested in.

Training

Required attendance at all or a portion of in-person training sessions at Open Window School June 29 July 2.

Compliance Note

All counselors are expected to follow Open Window School policies related to student privacy confidentiality and photo consent when interacting with or documenting students.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position your resume and complete all application questions on our Career Opportunities website. Open Window School does not sponsor employment visas.

Please be prepared to provide up to three references if requested. If you have any questions about the position or the application process feel free to reach out . Applications should be submitted through the online system and not via email.

Open Window School does not discriminate on the basis of race gender color religion creed disability sexual orientation gender identity and expression national or ethnic origin or other status legally protected by local state or federal law.