Summer Camp Head Teacher

Berkeley Carroll is a Pre-K through grade 12 college preparatory school of 970 students located in the Park Slope section of New York City. Our vibrant intellectual community draws students from all over the city. Admission to the school is competitive and both our parents and students value achievement.

The Berkeley Carroll School is seeking a Head Counselor for its children’s summer camp in 2021 to lead our groups ranging from grades K-4.

General Responsibilities: 

To oversee the safety and well-being of a group of 10 campers for the duration of the camp, and to plan and implement age-appropriate recreational and educational activities for campers on a daily basis.

Dates: 

July 6 - August 13, 2021

Hours: 

M - F: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Job Requirements: 

• Must be at least 21 years of age and a college graduate
• Must have a minimum of one of the following:
• one season of previous experience at a children’s camp
• one year of experience as a head or associate classroom teacher at an elementary school
• one year of experience working with elementary school children in an after school program or similar educational setting

Specific Responsibilities: 

• Creation of daily activity plans for campers
• Supervision of campers, both at Berkeley Carroll and during off campus visits
• Management of a team of CITs or Junior Counselors
• Reporting of any incidents or accidents to appropriate program personnel
• Communications with parents as needed
• Assisting with safe arrival/departure of campers
• Awareness of participant/counselor allergies, medications and emergency contact information
• Other camp duties, as assigned

Berkeley Carroll is committed to creating an environment that includes a diversity of perspectives and to cultivating an equitable, inclusive learning community in which everyone has a true sense of belonging. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity or inclusion work are especially encouraged to apply.

To apply: 

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] to the attention of Chris Flores, Director of Auxiliary Programs. Please include the job title in the subject line.

For more information about our Summer Programs, please visit https://www.berkeleycarroll.org/summer-programs