Summer Camp Counselor

The Village School is a private college preparatory school for grades Early Childhood through High School. Our High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and boarding opportunities through the Nord Anglia Boarding program.

The Village School is an international community in Houston, Texas, providing a world-class education to our private day and boarding school students. We adhere to the highest academic standards, developing lifelong learners and global citizens who think critically, collaborate genuinely, and give of themselves generously. Ranked nationally for STEAM education and for the diversity of our international student body. Proud member of the Nord Anglia Education global network of schools.Position Summary / Job Goals: The Summer Camp Support Staff member plays a key role in creating a safe, engaging, and positive summer experience for students ranging from Early Childhood through Middle School. This position supports the daily execution of recreational, athletic, creative, and educational camp programming while ensuring the safety, well-being, and enjoyment of all participants.

Working collaboratively with the Camp Director, Camp Coordinator, Athletic Camp Coordinator, High School Junior Camp Support Staff, Counselors-in-Training (CITs), parents, and vendors, this role ensures smooth daily operations, structured transitions, and consistent supervision aligned with The Village School’s mission and Nord Anglia Education standards.

The Summer Camp Support Staff member contributes to fostering resilience, creativity, and global citizenship in alignment with The Village School’s vision and values.Qualifications / Training:

High school diploma required; college coursework in education, recreation, child development, or related field preferred One or more years of experience working with children in a camp, school, childcare, or recreational setting preferred CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Proficiency with Microsoft O365 tools (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Forms) Fluency in English (verbal and written communication)

Experience / Knowledge:

Experience supervising and engaging children from Early Childhood through Middle School:

Knowledge of age-appropriate recreational and educational activities Understanding of student safety practices and adherence to health and safety protocols

Experience managing schedules, attendance, and structured transitions:

Ability to support students with diverse learning needs and backgrounds Strong cross-cultural communication skills to work within an international school community

Attributes:

Energetic and enthusiastic presence that fosters a lively and positive camp atmosphere Patient, calm, and nurturing when supervising children Strong organizational and time-management skills Proactive, dependable, and self-motivated Detail-oriented with the ability to follow structured procedures Professional in communication with students, parents, colleagues, and vendors

Adaptable and solutions-focused in a dynamic camp environment

• Reports to / Evaluated by: Camp Director and Camp CoordinatorMajor Responsibilities and Duties: Student Supervision and Engagement

Supervise and actively engage students across assigned grade levels

• Ensure student safety by strictly adhering to campus Health & Safety protocols
• Monitor indoor and outdoor activities, including physically active tasks, without restriction
• Facilitate and support recreational, athletic, and creative activities that promote participation, teamwork, and enjoyment
• Support smooth parent drop-off and pick-up procedures

Program Support and Operations

• Assist with daily setup and breakdown of classrooms and outdoor activity areas
• Support the management of daily schedules, attendance tracking, and grade-level assignments

Capture and communicate special student needs (e.g., clinic visits for medication schedules, birthday recognitions, behavior tracking such as tribe points, etc.)

• Assist with supply management and equipment setup for planned activities
• Support transitions between combination camps to ensure structured and efficient movement

Communication and Collaboration

• Maintain positive, professional communication with students, parents, colleagues, and vendors
• Collaborate effectively with camp leadership, High School support staff, and CITs
• Provide timely updates regarding attendance, incidents, or operational needs

Compliance and Structure

• Follow all camp policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements
• Support a structured, organized, and well-managed camp environment

Uphold Nord Anglia Education safeguarding expectations and reporting protocols

Village Believes that Effective Employees are:

Accountable – Establishes a high-performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance. Strategic – Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction. Collaborative – Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes.

Entrepreneurial – Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success. Enabling – Drives excellence through valuing and developing others. Agile – Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic, and complex environment. Resilient – Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations.

Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee or Village to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.TO APPLY:

Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.