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North Texas Summer Camp Counselor
Entry LevelOn-site
Location
Dallas, TX
Salary
$31k–$37k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
1 month ago
Skills
teacher certificationyouth programming experiencesummer camp experienceout of school time programmingeducational learning standards knowledgeclassroom managementfirst aid/cpr certificationsexual abuse awareness certificationdependabilitycredibilitycommitment to mission
Job Description
Summary: Girlstart is an organization dedicated to increasing girls' interest in STEM through innovative programs. The Summer Camp Counselor will lead hands-on activities for girls in grades 4-8, enhancing their leadership and teamwork skills while serving as positive role models.
Responsibilities:
- Lead camp curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering and math (previous STEM experience not required, curriculum and materials provided by Girlstart)
- Implement and run daily camp activities
- Learn and implement the Girlstart method within camp environment
- Modify activities as needed accommodate any unique camp scenarios
- Be prepared to lead icebreakers, organize materials, practice/setup technology, etc
- Facilitate classroom management techniques
- Act as a positive role model for girls
- HAVE FUN!!!
- Other duties as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Teacher certification preferred or related experience in youth programming
- Positive, friendly, flexible and outgoing
- Self-motivated with the ability to work as a team player and foster cooperative work
- Reliable, dependable, and timely
- Effective organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Excellent communication skills
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to the mission of Girlstart
- Experience working at summer camps and/or out of school time programming
- Knowledge of educational learning standards and best practices for classroom management
- Comfortable presenting to a group of youth
- Attend mandatory in-person training weeks of May 18-22 & May 26-29 (~9:00am-3:00pm CT)
- Work the complete duration of the camps (June 1-July 31; Mon-Fri) ideal schedule approximately 8:00am-5:00pm CT (hours vary from camp to camp and exceptions can be discussed)
- Pass a background and fingerprint check, be or become First Aid/CPR certified, and obtain a Sexual Abuse Awareness certificate (Girlstart will provide additional information upon hire)
- Abide by partners requirements to work with youth
Required Skills: Teacher certification, Youth programming experience, Summer camp experience, Out of school time programming, Educational learning standards knowledge, Classroom management, First Aid/CPR certification, Sexual Abuse Awareness certification, Dependability, Credibility, Commitment to mission