Program Overview and Job Summary

KSS offers day camp programming based out of various sites around Summit County, for local and visiting children grades Kindergarten through 8th. Programming is age specific and full day, offering educational and recreational activities with weekly science and adventure themes.  Each week, campers will participate in hands-on activities, local hikes, arts and crafts, games, leadership, literacy, community building and much more!

The Day Camp Instructor is a teaching position responsible for facilitating a wide variety of curricula and activities offered at KSS. They are the primary caregiver for each child attending programming and are responsible for guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills. Day Camp Instructors will be expected to adhere to dynamic health guidance and policy set forth by KSS while working with children during a global pandemic, which may include living with other Instructors in a communal living environment.

Main areas of focus:

• 80% Teaching / Facilitation;
• 15% Support staff duties (e.g. taking photos of programming, set up/clean up, transportation, student free time);

• 5% Lesson planning and curriculum development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and teach age appropriate activities;
• Supervise up to 13 children each day;

• Supervise and maintain high standards of health and safety, and follow Risk Management policies in all activities;
• Actively interact with and engage children during KSS programs;
• Provide an electronics-aware experience for all children and be a role-model for an electronics-aware environment;

• Set up before children arrive and clean up after children depart from KSS programming;
• Maintain storage of all KSS equipment, including teaching materials, gear, keys, toys, etc.;
• Attend all staff meetings as assigned;
• Gather and submit pictures and videos to reflect the experience children have during KSS programs;

• Candidates age 21+ with a minimum of 5 years driving experience will be required to participate in and pass Van Driver Training, and they will be required to drive a 15-passenger van;
• Abide by and uphold the policies and procedures set forth by KSS;
• Complete set up/take down projects at the end of every camp session as assigned;
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation: $100 per day