Academic Summer Camp Director (Red Bank-Seasonal)

Academic Summer Camp Director (Red Bank-Seasonal)
Camp Dates: July 10 to August 4, 2023

Monmouth Stars Summer Camp is a brand new four-week, full-day academic summer camp at
Red Bank Middle School in Red Bank NJ. With the intention of offering equity to all, this program intends to provide summertime educational support to children entering 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grades in the fall. With daily academic lessons taught by teachers, there are also hands-on activities woven into the curriculum along with breakfast, lunch, recess, weekly field trips to Marine Academy of
Science and technology (MAST) and family barbecues every Friday after camp.

Camp runs from Monday, July 10, 2023 to Friday, August 4, 2023. Daily schedule for this position is
7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday thru Friday. Faculty/staff begin work the week of June 26, 2023 and end
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 with abbreviated schedules when camp is not in session.

Overview

For the position of Camp Director, we seek an enthusiastic, energetic, collegial individual who wants to work with both adults and students in a collaborative and inclusive academic setting. The director contributes to the academic program design, helps set expectations for assessment, onboards the appropriate staff, manages all aspects and organization of the program materials, teacher supplies, meals/ snacks, and the presentation of the physical site. The director works with management staff before and after camp to support the student admissions process, liaise with families and program collaborators, and use feedback loops to enhance the outcome for every student served.

During the program, the Camp Director is the supervisor and primary leader for faculty, responsible for the successful execution of this academic summer program.

Responsibilities (pre-program)

● Review lesson plans, curricular goals and supply lists.

● Review physical site - determine what classroom spaces are most appropriate for each class offered; assess needs and safety regulations and guide staff in creating fun, thematic learning environments aligned to each academic subject being taught.

● Allocate/ order classroom supplies and deliver to classrooms and onsite storage facilities.

● Create and manage positive relationships with families of all students, setting expectations, working through logistics, and reducing “first day” jitters for both students and their families.

● Act as a leader in planning and implementing the onsite summer faculty orientation; help train and onboard all staff in regards to site guidelines and program rules/ logistics.

● Help curriculum director in training staff in regards to use of online gradebooks, assessment tools, planned lessons and activities

● Using templates provided, create online data-capture tools relating to student/staff rosters, gradebooks, attendance, relationships with collaborators and performance indicators.

● Train and work closely with family coordinator (to be onsite at Pilgrim Baptist Church) to align tasks, family connections, community partnerships and transportation

● Communicate with faculty to create a collegial community invested in the program’s success

● Support and guide teachers as they plan implementation of their classroom curriculum

● Review all student applications to determine the suitable class assignments, then share enrollment/ class assignments to students and families and confirm their understanding

● Communicate with parents/families throughout the summer; share newsletters and texts

● Coordinate extra-curricular activities (ie field trips) to ensure proper safety and success

● Create orientation materials for students and faculty in advance of orientation.

● Other Academic and Curriculum tasks as needed to support program development

● Create and share a fair staffing grid that ensures proper coverage, breaks, etc.

Leadership (during program)

● Serve in a leadership role, which may include serving as Director of Academics, Mentor teacher, classroom teacher, supplies manager, or a combination of these roles

● Be present and available wherever students and staff are present for the program’s duration

● Be available as needed to complete all assigned duties and responsibilities

● Plan and run staff/faculty meetings as needed

● Connect with the director of curriculum and program management as needed

● Create an environment where every faculty member and student views him/herself as a vital and critical part of the community

● Lead, mentor, and supervise summer faculty; ensure that summer faculty provide excellent educational experiences for their students

● Observe, evaluate, and provide meaningful feedback to all staff in both a formal and informal manner

● Design and implement professional development for classroom teachers

● Serve as the primary liaison and point of contact for summer students, parents, administration, and faculty whenever it comes to the academic program

● Help manage (and develop expectations) in regards to student and faculty conduct

● Maintain all academic records, grades, and feedback for students

● Create a system for reviewing student evaluations written by teachers prior to distribution

● Provide leadership and guidance to staff on how to handle behavioral concerns in their classrooms; when necessary, address and adjudicate any ongoing or significant student behavioral or disciplinary problems

● Other responsibilities as needed to maintain the program’s proper and orderly functioning

● Work with staff to gather program metrics and student measurements; send out all reports at the program’s end

● Administer teacher evaluations and feedback surveys completed by students and families

● Maintain organization of physical site and supplies at all times. Organize, catalog and store all physical supplies and project materials at the program’s conclusion.

● Ensure all academic spaces are returned to their pre-program state.

● Facilitate the mailing of any remaining student reports or materials that need to be returned.

● Supervise, guide and support all staff in the implementation of activities and the curriculum.

● Utilize designated procedures to ensure proper supervision and safety of campers.

● Manage all food-related activities, including prep, service, storage, clean up, and paperwork.

● Provide appropriate and intentional interactions with campers, camp staff and others

● Utilize good communication skills with parents, caregivers and staff and operate as a team player to provide service excellence.

● Exercise competent and good judgment in all matters within the scope of his/her responsibilities and interpretation of the Monmouth Stars mission.

● Keep program supplies and materials organized and available as needed

● Help the director, teachers and program staff manage and display student work.

● Complete required risk mgt training and adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.

● Seek first to listen/understand and remain calm in challenging situations

● Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions

● Help teen volunteers and program staff to work towards goals, clarify tasks, and plan work.

● Follow mandated procedures, including reporting anything suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.

Qualifications

It is preferred that the candidate have an elementary/middle school teaching (and classroom management) experience. The candidate must be organized, able to effectively lead, and have reliable transportation. Salary commensurate with experience.

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum three years as an elementary or middle school classroom teacher
• Must be present for the duration of the program- we are unable to accommodate any faculty who need to take time off for vacations, etc., during the required dates of employment.
• Experience managing faculty and staff; proven ability to lead a high performing team
• Ability to logical order and organize data into an easily communicated system.
• Experience facilitating collaborative, discussion-based classes
• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to use clear, concise, and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with students, families, peers, faculty, leadership and the larger community (Spanish speaking is a plus!)
• The ability to work effectively with others in a professional manner, including the ability to work effectively with a small support staff and collaborate on responsibilities
• An understanding of and willingness to support the mission of the program
• Patience, positivity, care, and creativity
• Commitment to helping the program produce consistently high-quality work
• Excellent judgment, ability to identify problems and to work quickly to find solutions
• Flexibility, adaptability and a willingness to be a team player

To Apply

Submit google form online: https://forms.gle/vZwvvy8bngsyEZXa9. Contact 201-320-3719 with any questions. (Job sharing is permitted with approval.)

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Red Bank, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• elementary school teaching: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $45