Camp Instructor-Going Places

Camp Instructor - Going Places Summer Camp - Arlington, VA Camp starts 6-29-26 through 8-7-26 Training June 25th and 26th LOCATIONS Abington Elementary School- 3035 South Abingdon St Arlington VA Barcroft Elementary School- 625 S Wakefield St Arlington VA Hours Monday through Friday Staff may work anytime between 7:30am-6pm. Number of hours and start/finish will vary by site, position and day. 2 shifts 7:30am-1pm PM shift 12pm-5:30pm Are you who we are looking for? Do you possess a childlike sense of wonder? A yearn to learn that's driven by an innate sense of curiosity? If so, our Camp Instructor position at our Going Places Summer Camp might be the perfect way for you to use your talents this summer! Our Camp Instructors bring our curriculum to life and inspire campers to effectively create and collaborate! Excitement and joy are built into our foundation and we believe in the power of wonder to connect us to a world of endless possibilities. About AlphaBEST and Going Places Summer Camp AlphaBEST Education, a leading provider of after-school and summer programs, and FableVision, an award-winning, educational media, and storytelling company, co-developed of "Going Places" Summer Camp featuring the award-winning book by FableVision's founders and twin brothers Paul and Peter H. Reynolds. Going Places Summer offers engaging, immersive activities and challenges based on the book's themes, which illustrate the critical life skills known as the "4Cs" - communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. We can't fully achieve our mission of learning through wonder without staff who exemplify these same beliefs and are passionate about making an impact on our youth. Summer camp is not for everyone, but we don't want just anyone - we want the most passionate and engaging staff around for our students! So, are you ready for Wacky Wednesdays, wearing crazy hats, finding ways to make all campers feel included? Then please, join us this summer! ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESImplement Going Places curriculum to groups of 15 -30 campersTeach the curriculum as written, adapting it as needed to improve the camper experience or accommodate individual campers, and capturing feedback to share with curriculum developersEffectively collaborate with the camp team to create a memorable experience for campersMaintain safe environments for all campers and provide leadership and camp spirit to all campersContribute to and participate in daily camp activities, including check-in and check-out, opening/closing ceremonies and snack & lunch supervision and programmingProvide exceptional customer service to parents and our camp partnersAssist with daily setup and cleanup of camp as well as the setup and break down of camp at the beginning and end of the summerSummer Instructors will report to the Camp Director and receive professional development and ongoing coaching REQUIREMENTSGenuine love and interest in working with children and/or educationAbility to maintain an excellent work ethic, a high level of energy and exceptional enthusiasm each dayFlexibility to meet changing needs and demands while balancing multiple tasks efficientlyAbility to work collaboratively on a team, with an openness to feedback and a desire to grow professionallyStrong organization skills and attention to detailA great communicator with families and guardiansCPR/First Aid certified OR willing to become certified by start of campMust be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by start of camp to ensure staff and campers are as safe and healthy as possible and to comply with enhanced health and safety protocols EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONCollege degree preferred but not requiredPreferred experience with elementary studentsExperience working with kids or in a camp setting a plusStaff may work anytime between 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. Number of hours and start/finish time will vary by site, position and day.Staff meetings: During regular work hours before or after the start of programming2-12 hours of online training before camp beginsTraining and setup days: Participate in two mandatory training and setup days in the days before camp startsCamp cleanup: Participate in cleaning and packing up camp for an additional 1-5 hours in your last week of camp, typically some additional hours at the end of the day. The needs of camp and resulting staff hours may vary. We seek and make offers to staff who we believe are capable of thriving in a flexible environment, both professionally and personally. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.Typing, writing, readingSeeing, hearing and speaking, both nearby and at a distanceUse hand and fingers to help with classroom supplies and operate equipmentFrequent sittingStanding, walking, kneeling Connect With Us Not ready to apply? Feel free to contact us mribas@alphabest.org for more information