Part Time - Academic Summer Day Camp - Counselor

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JOB

DESCRIPTION:

AND POSITION:

REQUIREMENTS:

Location: Berks Campus, Reading, PA Schedule: Summer 2026 | 4-day or 5-day weekly sessions Hours: Between 20-35 hours per week depending on assignment

About:

the Role We’re looking for energetic, responsible, and enthusiastic Summer Camp Counselors to support our academic day camps. Counselors play a key role in creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment while helping students stay curious, motivated, and confident as they learn. Our camps blend academics with hands-on activities, teamwork, and creativity—making learning feel like summer fun.

Job Duties:

Supervise and engage students throughout the camp day in accordance with University policy.

• Support academic activities, projects, and lessons led by instructors.
• Lead or assist with games, enrichment activities, and transitions.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe camp environment.
• Communicate clearly with camp staff and follow daily schedules.
• Help with setup, cleanup, and classroom organization.

Model professionalism, kindness, and enthusiasm for learning.

Requirements:

and Qualifcations

Experience:

working with children (camp, classroom, tutoring, childcare, etc.). Strong communication and teamwork

skills:

Dependable, organized, and proactive. Ability to manage groups of students and maintain positive behavior. Interest in

education:

, child development, or related fields preferred. Must be 18 years of age or older. Who This Is Great For Penn State students or recent graduates. All majors are encouraged to apply. Anyone who enjoys working with kids in a structured but fun environment.

Compensation:

$13.50/hr. 2 hour paid training required. Opportunities to work multiple sessions. Camps are enrollment driven and may be cancelled with minimal notice. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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