Elementary Head Counselor

Head Counselor

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  Serve as a co-leader of a dedicated group of children for a five-week program that serves elementary children grades 1 to 5
• Teach and mentor the Assistant Counselor to give direct guidance and instructions for maximum effectiveness
• Assist children to maximize their participation in STEM and recreation activities led by educators and recreation assistant coaches
• Supervise and assist children in all of their activities with the goals of:
  • Promoting collaboration among children & staff
  • Establishing a mutual attitude of caring among all children & staff
  • Assisting children with acquiring new skills during their program blocks
  • Infusing all activities with fun
• Participate fully and with enthusiasm in all orientation week training sessions
• Serve as a role model for children by:
  • Arriving on time and fully ready to participate
  • Working as a team member with other counselors, assistant counselors and staff
  • Taking joy in learning new things with the children
  • Supporting a drug free, screen free, healthy environment
• Close each day organizing and restocking your assigned activity room
• Teach or assist during program blocks in a variety of areas such as crafts, nature, science, sports and recreation
• Assist the educator with packing materials at the close of day and week such that the materials are ready for the next day or the next pod
• Swim with children and provide direct swimming instruction based upon training guidelines
• Eat lunch with your assigned group, supervise their behavior in the lunchroom and promote positive free and safe play during recess
• Assist with daily bus pick up and drop off at Mamaroneck Avenue School for a minimum of 10 workdays
• Enforce the highest level of safety for children at all times, including COVID safety protocols
• Maintain accurate attendance records on a daily basis
• Model and enforce all Covid safety requirements at all times
• Be responsible for keeping confidential student emergency data accessible at all times

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  Head Counselors must be at least 19 years old by July 1, 2022 or entering their Sophomore year of college
• Must have completed high school or GED
• High preference given to applicants with previous experience working with youth
• Social security card and state identification
• Fingerprinting for any non-Mamaroneck School District employee or any new employee (previously fingerprinted Co-Op counselors do not need to be fingerprinted again)
• High swimming competency
• Two references - only one can be a personal (non-family) reference
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

• Camp Staff T-Shirt
• Highly collaborative work environment where your knowledge and experience are valued regardless of age or experience - all voices matter
• Opportunity to serve children from diverse backgrounds including children who come from low socioeconomic status or bilingual homes and/or who have social/emotional needs or academic weaknesses
• Experience developing useful job and personal skills:
  • Leadership skills
  • Organizational skills such as program planning and implementation
  • Mentoring skills assisting younger children with problem solving, conflict resolution and perseverance
  • Recommendation letters for future endeavors (based upon performance)

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  all program start and end times/dates subject to change until program design is complete by June 1st

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  Base Salary - $2,400
• Performance Bonus - up to $250
• Re-signing Bonus - $100
  • for previous Co-Op Counselors if application is submitted before April 1, 2022
• Base Salary paid bi-monthly in July and August (3 payments total)
• All bonus payments paid in the last salary check