Croft South End Summer Camp Counselor

The Croft School Croft Summer Camp Counselor (South End, Boston) Mid-June 2026 through Mid-August 2026

About The Croft School:

The Croft School is a young independent school in the South End neighborhood of Boston. Having opened in September 2022, our school currently enrolls students in Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade. During the 2026-27 school year, we will expand to include Third Grade. Over time, we will grow into a 300-student Preschool - Sixth Grade school.

We are considered by many families and teachers to represent an exciting new type of school that is ideal for those who are looking for an alternative to the existing public and private options and who are excited about our unique approach and attributes.

The Croft School is built around the following core ethos:

Rigor Spark Heart Joy Belonging Our program includes high-quality literacy and math instruction embedded in a play-based, emergent curriculum responsive to our student's development and interests. Our program is complemented by frequent enrichment, Spanish courses, and weekly community adventures that extend learning beyond the classroom.

The Croft School has sister schools in Providence (founded 2018) and Jamaica Plain (founded 2020). More information about our school can be found here: www.thecroftschool.org.

About Croft Summer Camp:

Croft Summer Camp is open to incoming and returning Croft students entering Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 (ages 3–7). Camp orientation and set-up will take place Monday, June 15th - Thursday, June 18th, and Croft Summer Camp will run for 9 weeks from Monday, June 22 - Friday, August 21, 2026.

Students will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including outdoor water play, themed project work, indoor and outdoor games, weekly field trips, and weekly swim lessons led by (external) certified swim instructors.

About The Role:

The Croft School is seeking outstanding Croft Summer Camp Counselors to join our team. Each counselor will work alongside other counselors to oversee a group of 12–16 children. Counselors will receive guidance from our onsite Camp Manager while also having the opportunity to create and implement child-centered activities.

Counselors are expected to work five days per week, with schedules available from either:

7:45 am–3:45 pm or 9:00 am–5:00 pm Candidates with a pre-existing summer commitment of up to one week (e.g., travel) can be accommodated. Counselors are not expected to work all nine weeks, and a combination of weeks can be accommodated ahead of time. We are ideally looking for counselors who can work at least six weeks of camp, though we are open to hiring counselors who can only work several weeks.

The ideal candidate has experience working with children in the Preschool through Grade 1 age range and is enthusiastic about creating engaging, fun, and safe experiences for young learners. Transportation The Croft School South End is conveniently located at 1525 Washington Street in Boston’s South End, near Silver Line stops and along the MBTA 15 bus route, with Orange Line connections a short walk or transit ride away.

We will be able to provide a fob/transponder for a local parking lot at 700 Harrison Ave, Boston, to a limited number of staff. There is also metered parking, with very minimal non-metered parking available.

Qualifications and Qualities:

Must be at least 17 years old and a rising high school senior or above.

Experience working with 3- to- 7-year-old children in a childcare, camp, or school setting:

A contagious love for teaching, children, and nurturing students’ natural curiosity, instilling in them a lifelong passion for learning An entrepreneurial spirit coupled with an ambitious work ethic. Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, inclusive of empathy for others, thoughtful listening, team-orientation, and enthusiasm for working closely with other camp counselors

Ability to support the development of a joyous camp environment. Ability to support and/or lead small-group activities. Self-reflectiveness, humility, and an eagerness to continually improve one’s practice. Current authorization to work in the United States is required.

Compensation:

Compensation for this role ranges from approximately $20/hour for current high school students and Class of 2026 graduates to $25–$35/hour for candidates with a high school diploma or higher, commensurate with experience.:

Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, The Croft School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.