Summer Camp Music Teacher

Summer at Far Brook is hiring a Music and Movement Teacher to join our mission-driven team! The Music and Movement Teacher is responsible for the supervision of campers while providing a safe and fun learning environment.
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Position: Summer Camp Music and Movement Teacher

Hours: 8:30AM - 3:45PM, Monday - Friday

Camp dates: June 20 - August 12, 2022

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Understand and support the Far Brook School Statement of Purpose and Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice.

• Implement camp curriculum; bring lesson plans to life for campers through participation, support and guidance.

• Promote and actively participate in all camper activities and projects while working effectively with co-counselors.

• Collaborate with co-workers on daily responsibilities.

• Supervise campers with attention to behavior and group management while serving as a positive role model to campers and peers.

• Communicate with clear, concise, and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with campers, their families, peers, leadership team and the larger community.

• Inform Camp Director of any concerns regarding the health, safety, and well-being of campers.

A Music and Movement Teacher has the opportunity to teach the following program:

• Day Camp Music and Movement: Campers (Nursery 3 - Grade 8) learn songs, dances, and skits under the guidance of a music teacher.

Requirements:

• Music background preferred

• Minimum two (2) years of college completed - Teaching certification preferred

• Prior classroom teaching/field work experience or substitute teaching experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day

• Respond to emergency situations which may include running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion

• The Camp Director must approve any non-contracted requests for time off, schedule changes, or alterations to the schedule.

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Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to, takes direction from and is overall accountable to the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director.

This job description is subject to change at any time.
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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Mask optional, COVID-19 vaccine required.

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20