MCOZ Camp Lead Teacher

MCOZ Camp Lead Teacher

Department: Middletown Child Opportunity Zone

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Middletown - Gaudet

Reporting To: Jamoya Ridgell

Compensation: $57.80 / hour

Why Join East Bay Community Action Program?

At East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP), you’ll be part of a mission‑driven organization dedicated to strengthening communities and expanding opportunities for children and families. Our summer programs are designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and create joyful learning experiences that leave a lasting impact. As a Camp Lead Teacher, you’ll collaborate with a passionate team committed to high‑quality education, inclusion, and student success—while bringing creativity and energy to every day.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to inspire young learners in a supportive, community‑centered environment, EBCAP is the place to make a meaningful difference this summer.

Position Overview

The Camp Lead Teacher designs and delivers engaging, high‑quality academic and enrichment programming for school‑age children within a structured summer camp environment. This role ensures the implementation of inquiry‑based literacy, math, and thematic learning experiences that promote student engagement, skill development, and social growth. The Camp Lead Teacher creates a dynamic classroom environment that adapts to student interests and learning needs, while maintaining strong classroom management and ensuring safety during both instructional and recreational activities, including weekly on‑site water activities.

• Shift 1 - Part Time - 11:00‑4:00 Mon‑Thurs, 8:00‑4:00 on Fri, plus 2.25 hours of planning time.

• Develops and implements weekly thematic lesson plans that integrate literacy, math, and enrichment activities aligned with student developmental levels and program goals, ensuring meaningful and measurable learning outcomes.
• Facilitates engaging, inquiry‑based instruction that promotes critical thinking, creativity, and student‑led exploration through both individual and group learning experiences.
• Creates a structured, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that maintains high behavioral expectations and ensures consistent classroom management practices.
• Designs and adapts activities in real time based on student engagement, ability levels, and emerging interests to maximize participation and learning impact.
• Ensures students participate in a balanced schedule of indoor and outdoor programming, including hands‑on and experiential learning opportunities.

• Monitors student progress and engagement to adjust instructional approaches and ensure all participants are actively supported in achieving learning objectives.
• Coordinates and leads safe participation in weekly on‑site water activities, ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and active supervision standards.
• Collaborates with program staff to maintain consistent program quality, behavior expectations, and student support strategies across classrooms and activities.
• Prepares and organizes instructional materials, classroom supplies, and activity spaces to ensure readiness and smooth daily program execution.
• Communicates effectively with program leadership regarding student needs, behavioral concerns, and program improvements to support continuous quality enhancement.

• Participates in required pre‑program training and ongoing staff meetings to ensure alignment with program policies and expectations.
• Contributes to a positive team environment by sharing ideas, supporting colleagues, and maintaining flexibility in daily operations.
• Maintains accurate attendance records and ensures accountability for student supervision at all times throughout program hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support successful program delivery and student experience.

• Elementary teaching certification required.
• Demonstrated experience planning and facilitating engaging educational activities with school‑age children, preferably at the…