Summer Camp Assistant Camp Director

The Co-op School was founded in 2003 by a group of parents who saw the need for a high-quality and affordable preschool option in the Clinton Hill and Fort Greene neighborhoods. Since then, the Co-op School has matured from a small, parent-run playgroup to a fully staffed and licensed non-profit school.After residing in two prior homes in Clinton Hill, The Co-op School moved into 87 Irving Place in the fall of 2009. In 2011, The Co-op School launched the first kindergarten class of its elementary program at 40 Brevoort Place. In 2019, we opened our doors at 644 Gates Avenue in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood—in a 3,500-square-foot building with a double-height gym, a rooftop library, and two playgrounds—housing our preschool, lower school, and middle school students under one roof.OUR MISSIONThe mission of The Co-op School is to inspire passion and teach children to become protagonists in their own educational journey by fostering their innate sense of curiosity and creativity. The Co-op School facilitates joyful learning through a unique and rigorous constructivist approach that listens to and honors the individual interests and strengths of each child. The Co-op School doesn’t just belong to the students and educators but extends to the family community as a whole. It belongs to those who participate in it and is a more resilient and creative place because of it.Job SummaryThe Co-op School is seeking a dedicated Assistant Summer Camp Director to join our team for our summer program. We are looking for someone who possesses the following skills and qualities:Passionate about working with childrenA sense of humor and joyful spiritExperience in summer camp programming and operationsStrong organizational and administrative skillsStrong communication skills with both staff and familiesBachelor's degree requiredMinimum 2 years experience as a camp counselorAdministrative experience preferredResponsibilitiesAssist with camp enrollment and registration processesSupport with camp hiring process and staff training sessionsSupervise and coordinate field tripsAssist with Counselor and Camper schedulingManage and distribute program materials and daily plansServe as a secondary point of contact for family communicationServe as primary point of contact on days when the Camp Director or Health Director are absent, asneededSubstitute for camp counselors as neededWork with the Camp Director to ensure the Co-op School's mission and values are upheldMaintain a healthy and safe environment for all campers and staffAssist in daily operations and problem-solving as neededSupport staff in implementing camp activities and programsEnsure compliance with all DOH camp licensing requirements and Co-op safety protocols andproceduresHourly Rate: $30-$33.00/Hour, dependent on experienceLevel: Full Time SeasonalStart Date: May 25, 2026Mandatory New Staff Orientation: June 10, 2026, from 3:00-5:00Mandatory Camp Family Meet-and-Greet: June 12, 2026, from 3:00-4:00Camp Season: June 15-August 14th, 2026Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:00-3:30,This Position reports directly to the Director of Auxiliary Programs and Summer CampTO APPLY: Send your resume to the Director of Human Resources, Evelyn@thecoopschool.orgThe Co-op School COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:We appreciate your interest in employment at The Co-op School. We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination is required.The Co-op School is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, citizenship, national origin or ancestry, religion or religious practices, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Our policy extends to all employment practices including but not limited to, hiring, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, lay-offs, and termination.