Summer Camp Counselor

General Summary: Supports the Summer at USM Camp’s mission through teaching and implementing age-appropriate activities for students in grades PK – 8th as determined by the instructor’s approved course proposal and/or the Director of Auxiliary Programs, in alignment with the summer program objectives.       

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Delivery of a broad range of classroom and camp duties leading to effective student learning, classroom management, and instruction.   
• Increases the academic performance of all students in the content area by creating a learning environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.  
• Conducts instruction and activities for students consistent with the approved summer program curriculum, including outdoor classroom spaces to provide learning and enrichment opportunities in the natural world.   
• Creates a supportive and positive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
• Plans a program study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.  
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Summer Programs to advise, plan, and implement effective interventions.
• Prepares for classes as assigned and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request.
• Develops appropriate formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and assess  
• Works collaboratively with Summer Program Directors to strengthen the summer program.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve an optimal learning atmosphere in the classroom.  
• Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities.  
• Works collaboratively to meet diverse needs.
• Completes other tasks as deemed appropriate by administration.  
• Attends weekly field trips. 

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to differentiate instruction in mixed ability classrooms.
• Strong classroom management skills with the ability and the desire to work with a diverse student body.
• Ability to be comfortable supervising students at area pools, lakes, parks, and ponds.  
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and maintain positive professional relationships.
• Ability to read, comprehend, follow and give oral and written instructions.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong degree of self- direction and motivation.
• High level of maturity, confidentiality, and assertiveness.
• Capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others.
• Capable of competently operating technology.

 Education and Experience: 

• High school or college student
• Experience in educational technology 
• CPR/AED Certification