2026 Elementary Co-Op Director at The STEM Alliance

Larchmont, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Curriculum Design, STEM Education, Behavior Management, Staff Supervision, Communication, Planning, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Community Engagement, Professional Development, Safety Compliance, Administrative Skills, Bilingual

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Description Are you looking for a fun summer job where you can make a difference? Co-Op Summer Enrichment is an award winning summer camp for low income children that delivers STEM learning and camp fun. What you'll be doing You’re joining a dynamic summer camp leadership team where roles and tasks are collaborative and shared. As the Director you’ll be at the forefront of the leadership team, setting the tone, unifying the camp community, and carrying out the traditions of Co-Op Summer Enrichment. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Reporting to the Lead Administrator, you’ll work as part of the Co-Op Leadership Team to handle advanced planning for the Co-Op program and full implementation during the summer program dates. Everyone on the Leadership Team supports each other in completing tasks while specializing in specific areas. The specialized work areas, for this role, include but are not limited to: Lead the process for planning and designing summer enrichment program content and scheduling for rising grades 1 to 5 Review and interview potential staff hires for educators and other support staff Assist with identifying and coordinating a STEM professional development coach for the Educator Team Communicate with educators to ensure that they complete their tasks in a timely manner including: Curriculum design and supply sourcing with support from the STEM Coach Supply ordering Maintenance and use of the Google Drive to track STEM major development and materials Supervise summer learning and instruction ensuring adherence to developed curriculums, learning goals, and district standards Supervise and manage camper behavioral, emotional and mental well being, including implementing behavior plans and disciplinary procedures as outlined in the camp code of conduct Coordinate with camp operations to finalize field trips and in-house enrichment programs including reviewing transportation, managing staffing, reviewing educational goals and content, establishing policies and procedures Identify and develop partner experiences to enhance the quality of our program On-going support of educators during the summer program cycle, including weekly meetings, to ensure quality implementation of all curriculum Oversee the tracking of educator and support staff hours in order to coordinate bi-weekly payroll implementation in coordination with camp operations Work with Leadership Team to create and implement a quality self-assessment plan based upon the NYSAN Quality Assessment Tool Beyond the specialized work requirements, the Leadership Team works together to complete many shared tasks and meet these overall goals: Pre-season Attend weekly Leadership Team meetings via Zoom Meet as a full Leadership Team team for a minimum of 9 hours shared planning time before mid-June Attend and help organize pre-camp related functions and activities such as, fundraising events, parent orientation, and registration days Camp-season Supervise all staff in the completion of their duties providing regular feedback through managers Collaboratively lead weekly staff meetings Collaborate on weekly staff incentive activities to motivate and engage staff Communicate with families, staff or community partners regularly, reply to concerns promptly Maintain critical administrative paperwork, such as registration, attendance, payroll submissions, reports and invoices Advise, implement and enforce the highest level of safety for children at all times Supervise lunch room ensuring timely arrival dismissal of all groups adhering to the camp schedule Supervise pool staff and operations including spot visitations to the pool site Stay late (see times below) at least one day per week to ensure all bus campers have been dropped Attend camp trips as a supervisory team member, possibly functioning as a Trip Director, Bus Leader, or Group Leader as necessary Post-season Work with Leadership Team to collaboratively determine bonus payments for all head and assistant counselors Gather, summarize and submit post-program feedback from all staff members to inform our Quality Assessment review process (due no later than November 1, 2026) to be presented to the Board of Education as our Co-Op Annual Report Requirements What you bring We are looking for team players who are experienced educators, friendly, flexible, passionate and want to give back. 15%+ of staff have been working for us for 5+ years. We build commitment and community. Requirements At least 25 years old as of June 1st, 2026 Have a bachelor’s degree Minimum 5 years of teaching experience or working professionally in a school setting Leadership skills such as experience on a school leadership team or managing staff CPR and First Aid training from an approved vendor on the NYS Dept. of Health list (we will train you if you do not possess this certification) Helpful to have: Past experience working with kids in a group recreational setting such as camp or after school A desire to make a difference in the lives of kids Are Bilingual (Spanish/English)Knowledge of what Color War is and a strategy to win the annual trophy All employees must: Possess a valid social security card and NYS state identification Pass a background check with fingerprint approval if you are not a Mamaroneck School District employee (we will provide instructions as part of the onboarding process) Provide two professional references if you are not a Mamaroneck School District employee and are a new Co-Op employee REQUIRED PROGRAM DATES & TIMES: Pre-season: Camp planning duties as necessary (approximately 1-5 hours per week) leading up to the start of camp Weekly leadership team meetings via Zoom starting February 2026 Pre-camp related meetings and functions as needed and noted above Attend 3 in-person coordinated Leadership Team Meetings for a minimum of 9 hours (three 3 hour meetings) in May & June Additional meetings at the discretion of the STEM Alliance Camp-season: June 29, 2026 to August 7, 2026 (No camp Friday, July 3rd) 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Regular camp days 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Regular camp days with weekly staff meeting 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Designated weekly late day for bus supervision Additional hours as needed to handle planning or special administrative duties that happen outside of program hours Post-season: Meet to review assessment data and final presentation to Board of Education (minimum three 1 hour meetings) *all program start and end times/dates subject to change until program design is complete by June 1st What we offer Highly collaborative, diverse work culture where all are equally valued Opportunity to serve diverse children in Mamaroneck, just .5 miles from Metro North Experience developing professional skills with recommendation letters for school/work Previous Co-Op employees may be eligible to receive a re-signing bonus if they complete the re-signing interest form before April 1st. Contact info@coopsummer.org if you are a previous employee. Reimbursement of fingerprint expenses paid in the last salary check based upon full contract fulfillment. Are you excited? So are we! Apply today! Please note: Research shows that while men apply to jobs if they meet about 60% of the criteria, women and underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they check all the boxes. If you think you have what it takes, apply even if you don't meet all of our requirements We value the diversity of our colleagues including working with those with special needs. We are an equal opportunity employer and want to work to support you.

Responsibilities

The Director will lead the planning and implementation of the summer enrichment program, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to educational standards. They will also manage camper well-being and coordinate with various stakeholders for program success.