Counseling in Training: Lead Summer

At Camp Me!, we pride ourselves in providing a learning experience that is built specifically for kids and the way they learn. Share your expertise and passion for art, science and the outdoors with the next generation! Join Camp Me!’s team for a summer of challenge, growth, satisfaction and fun! Are you ready to make a difference this summer?

Considering joining the Camp Me! team? We are looking for Lead Counselors, Assistant Leads and Counselor in Training summer interns for our Burlingame and San Francisco locations. To apply, please reply to

Lead Counselors need to not only be strong in their subject matter, but they need to be confident in leading campers through an immersive week of hands on, project based learning. Most importantly, Lead Counselors should have a genuine desire to work with kids and to teach. Lead Counselors need to be flexible, patient, high energy and able to have fun with the campers.

If you posses these skills and are interested in being part of the Camp Me! team this summer read on!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach key concepts in a variety of formats: hands-on, direct instruction, group work and one-on-one with students.
• Utilize Camp Me! provided curriculum and resources, ensuring an organized, fun and rewarding experience for students.
• Make changes/additions to curriculum during camp in order to improve overall class or to accommodate specific students or a changed timeline.
• Teach with passion, structure and expertise, while guiding students through the completion of a personal project.
• Collaborate with and oversee one or more Assistant Leads who will assist with group project work, one-on-one with students and/or lead a sub-group of students during the week.
• Weekly and daily management of classroom/computers as necessary.
• Organize parent showcase each Friday of your course, making sure to give valuable feedback to parents regarding their child’s experience and to encourage both students and parents to complete the online course/program survey.
• Take part in weekly staff meetings, to occur after camp on a designated day each week.
• Actively pursue opportunities to engage with students outside of class during breaks and lunch.
• Participate in training before camp starts.
• Train Assistant Leads in curriculum area and course resources as necessary.
• Assist with set up before camp starts and classroom turnover at the end of each week as necessary.
• Assist with student check in and orientation on Monday mornings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS degree or equivalent professional work and teaching experience.
• Experience in the topics/courses for which you are applying to teach (preferred).
• Classroom experience with students from K – 8th grade (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with both kids and parents.
• Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teaching Credential (preferred).
• Must clear DOJ criminal background check.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

The Assistant Lead position at is often described as the “glue that holds each camp together.” As an AL you’ll support many key components of camp from assisting lead instructors in the classroom to leading outdoor activities to making sure campers get to and from lunch safely. In short, AL’s help provide a positive, successful and memorable experience for Camp Me!

campers. Along with a passion for working with kids, Camp Me! AL’s must have an ability to maintain an excellent work ethic, a high level of energy and enthusiasm. If you posses these traits and are interested in being part of the Camp Me! team this summer read on!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in a designated course or rotate between courses as needed throughout the day and week, working with campers in small groups and one-on-one to help them learn concepts and complete projects.
• Work closely with lead instructors and other al’s to foster a fun, rewarding and positive learning environment.
• Reach out to parents by communicating with them about their child’s experience.
• Assist in camper check-in and checkout processes with a high level of enthusiasm.
• Help facilitate and lead (optional) activities for students during break time.
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