Junior Counselor, Kid's College at Wesleyan College

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Safety Monitoring, Positive Management, Teamwork, Communication, Creativity, Leadership, Instructional Support, Problem Solving, Engagement, Organization, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Adaptability, Cafeteria Management, Thematic Performance Creation

Industry

Description

Duties and Expectations include but are not limited to; * Assisting with the supervision of the age group assigned during camp hours, * Ensuring the safety of all campers under their supervision, * Modeling, implementing, and adhering to the camp positive management protocols, * Adhering to the daily schedule and instructional block rotation time frames, * Leading camp songs, chants, and cheers, * Assisting in monitoring safety during transitions within the building as well as across campus, * Assisting in monitoring the lunch choices of the campers for healthy choices, * Assisting in monitoring the cleanliness of the cafeteria space in which their age group was seated, * Assisting in supervising campers during check in and check out procedures, * Assisting with the supervision of a mixed age group of campers during daily house time, * Assisting the Senior Counselor and working with the assigned house to create a weekly thematic performance, * Assisting instructors and Senior Counselors as needed throughout the lessons implemented, * Other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Camp Director Wesleyan College Summer Camps offer educational and fun summer opportunities for kids ranging in age from 4 - 12. With a mission to serve as an outreach in the fields of creative expressions, STEM, and positive reinforcement to the surrounding school systems, to provide a safe place to practice educational best practices for future classroom teachers and education students associated with Wesleyan College, and to create a safe, engaging, and academically focused summer camp experience. We encourage learning through creativity, imagination, and fun learning adventures. Wesleyan is currently accepting volunteer Junior Counselors for our Kid's College camp. This is a volunteer role and can be used for volunteer hours. This Kid's College Junior Counselor, typically between the ages of 13-17, would be interested in shadowing our Senior Counselors in order to learn what it is like to be a camp counselor. In conjunction with a Senior counselor, you would be monitoring transitions to all instructional activities, supervising campers at lunch, and assisting as needed throughout the day. As a Junior Counselor, you will need to upload the following: * A letter stating why you want to be a volunteer Junior Counselor * A letter of recommendation from a teacher or administrator at your school. * A copy of a recent grade report that shows you maintain good grades (C or above). * Your answer to the following two questions, one of the scenario questions, and please list any and all commitments you have for the full month of June AND the mandatory training dates that would impede your ability to be onsite for the full duration of the camp day (7a to 6p). Question #1 Describe how you would establish yourself as an authority figure with our campers when you will most likely be only 1-3 years older than some of them while respecting the senior counselor's and the instructor's authority. Question #2 What do you feel is the most important thing a junior counselor should do during a typical day in camp? Why do you think this is THE most important thing? How will you ensure that you do this daily? Pick ONE of the following scenarios. Tell us what is wrong with the scenario and what the three steps would you take to address the situation. Scenario #1—Your Senior Counselor has asked you to take a camper to the bathroom. When you get into the hall with the camper she asks you to take her by the snack machine on the way so that she can buy a snack. Scenario #2—An older camper approaches you to let you know that they have been crushing on you for a while. They request your Snapchat in the hopes of starting a streak with you. Scenario #3—You witness an older camper in your house spending an unusual amount of time with one of the youngest campers in your house. The older camper consistently has the younger camper in their lap, carries them piggy-back around the room, and is always by their side. Wesleyan College is a drug-free workplace employer. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States, individuals will be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States upon acceptance of an employment offer. In addition, employment is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. Posting may close as soon as an applicant pool is identified. Week I: (June 1-5 ) Jedi Training Academy This week we’ll focus on Leadership, Discipline, Balance, and Strength. We may even build some authentic lightsabers! Week II: (June 8-12) Droid Builders & Tech Wizards Week Robotics, Engineering, and Innovation will be our focus this week. We’ll investigate some mechanics and problem solving skills. Week III: (June 15-19) Star Systems & Galactic Science Exploring Space, Planets, and the Science Behind the Stars will be our flight plan this week! We’ll dig into cause and effect, physics, and engineering. Week IV: (June 22-26) Rebel Alliance -vs- Empire Showdown Implementing Teamwork, Strategy, and Creative Expressions will be the challenge this week. Launching missiles and hitting targets will be vital skills built this week. All Individuals hired for camp positions are expected to attend Counselor training May 26-May 29 on campus at Wesleyan. Unless explicitly discussed prior to hiring, it is expected that all positions will be available for the full duration of camp June 1-June 26 from 7:30 AM until 6:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

Junior Counselors assist in supervising campers, ensuring their safety, and supporting Senior Counselors in daily camp activities. They also help lead camp songs and monitor transitions and lunch choices.