Camp Director

Summer Camp Director - AlphaBEST Education - Arlington, VA

Do you still possess a childlike sense of wonder? A yearn to learn that's driven by an innate sense of curiosity? If so, our Camp Director position at our Going Places Summer Camp might be the perfect way for you to use your talents. We are AlphaBEST Education, where summer learning is designed to empower children through imagination and creativity, helping to connect them to the world around them. The Camp Director brings our curriculum to life! Summer Camp Director salary $30.00 per hour

Are you who we are looking for?

Excitement and joy are built into our foundation. We believe in the power of wonder to connect us to a world of endless possibilities and that the world is simply a better place when we feel connected to it.

We can't fully achieve our mission of learning through wonder without staff who exemplify these same beliefs and are passionate about making an impact on youth. Summer camp is not for everyone, but we don't 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!

About AlphaBEST and Going Places Summer Camp

AlphaBEST Education, a leading provider of after-school and summer programs, and Fable Vision, an award-winning, educational media, and storytelling company, co-developed "Going Places" Summer Camp featuring the award-winning book by FableVision's founders and twin brothers Paul and Peter H. Reynolds. Going Places Summer offers engaging, immersive activities and challenges based on the book's themes, which illustrate the critical life skills known as the "4Cs" - communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.

We can't 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 don't 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

• Prepare for and teach Going Places curriculum to groups of 15 -30 campers, typically repeating the lesson with three different groups of campers in the same age group
• 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
• Maintain safe environments for all campers and staff while providing leadership and camp spirit to all campers
• Contribute to and participate in daily camp activities, including check-in and check-out, opening/closing ceremonies and snack & lunch supervision, and programming
• Assist with daily set up and cleanup of camp
• Camp Director will report to Special Programs Manager 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 COVID-19 by the 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 is a plus
• Experience working as a Camp Director previously is also a plus

WORK HOURS, DATES, AND LOCATION

9:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday

Camp Dates: June 27th - August 12th

Location: Ashlawn ES - 5950 8th Road, N. Arlington, VA 22205

General Camp Staff Hours:

• Staff hours will vary between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm
• Staff meetings: During regular work hours before or after the start of programming
• 2-12 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 1-5 hours in your last week of camp, typically some additional hours at the end of the day.
  

The needs of the 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.

COMPENSATION AND PERKS

We are committed to competitively compensating staff. Regarding compensation:

• Staff are compensated at a regular hourly rate, with overtime at 1.5x the hourly rate in accordance with state and federal requirements. Exact hourly rate is based on location and is included in the offer letter.
• Staff will be compensated at an hourly training rate for 2-12 hours of online training to be completed before camp and for 2 days of on-site setup/training
• Summer staff positions are temporary, seasonal non-benefited positions and do not include paid vacation time
• Free weeks of camp and/or significant camp discounts (exact details contingent on location)

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

Connect With Us

Not ready to apply? Feel free to contact mswain@alphabest.org for more information