Summer Teacher

Position Description (What you will do)

Summer at Hockaday is looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and engaging instructors to lead high‑quality summer camps and classes for students ages 4 through 8th grade. Summer teachers create safe, joyful, and enriching learning experiences while modeling professionalism, creativity, and care for each camper. This role is ideal for educators, content specialists, and experienced youth instructors who enjoy hands‑on teaching in a dynamic summer environment.

Summer positions typically run between June and July with weekly or multi‑week commitments. Daily schedules vary by camp, and instructors must be available for required training prior to the start of camp.

• Plan and lead age‑appropriate, engaging lessons and activities aligned with the camp’s theme or subject area
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports curiosity, confidence, and collaboration
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs and interests of diverse learners
• Maintain appropriate structure, routines, and transitions throughout the day
• Supervise campers at all times, ensuring safety and well‑being
• Build positive relationships with campers and foster a sense of belonging
• Support social‑emotional development through encouragement, guidance, and clear expectations
• Arrive on time and prepared each day
• Communicate effectively with Summer at Hockaday leadership and support staff
• Follow all program policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Maintain professionalism in interactions with campers, families, and colleagues
• Work collaboratively with co‑teachers, counselors, and program staff
• Participate in required training, orientation, and meetings
• Assist with setup, cleanup, and organization of materials and classroom spaces
• Assist with arrival and dismissal of campers each day
• Other duties as assigned

• Experience working with children or teens in an educational, camp, or youth‑focused setting
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom‑management skills
• Enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring, and engaging students
• Ability to manage groups of students in both indoor and outdoor settings
• Reliable, responsible, and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment
• Content‑area expertise relevant to the camp (e.g., STEM, arts, humanities, enrichment, athletics)
• Previous summer camp or classroom teaching experience
• Must have the ability to work in a school environment through satisfactory completion of all legally required and School‑required background and screening checks and verifications, including criminal and sex offender background checks.

• You’ll join a mission‑driven, joyful community that believes deeply in the limitless potential of girls.
• We are a community grounded in the Hockaday Cornerstones—Character, Courtesy, Scholarship, and Athletics—and you’ll bring these values to life in your daily work.
• We are energized by meaningful challenges, embrace a growth mindset, and seek creative solutions that positively impact our students.
• We honor our rich traditions while embracing innovation across all areas of the School.
• We value diverse perspectives and cultivate an environment where every voice is respected and every community member feels they belong.
• We work collaboratively, support one another, and take pride in the strong professional relationships that define our community.
• We offer competitive compensation and insurance packages, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long‑term disability benefits.
• Lunch is provided daily during the school year.
• We value professional development and offer extensive opportunities for you to grow, including networking with colleagues, conducting research with college professors, and even traveling the world!

• Participate in all requisite trainings prior to the start of the summer program, and throughout the summer program.
• Attend required staff development and training sessions
• Attend periodic summer staff meetings
• Acknowledge receipt of the current Employee Handbook and are responsible for reviewing the contents and abiding by rules, policies and procedures stated in the Handbook or…