Dance and Movement Program Specialist (Summer Camp Teacher)
Educational Alliance
- New York City, NY
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Incorporate NCDC values and seasonal themes rooted in Jewish sensibilities into programming.
- Independently develop lesson plans, differentiated by age group and offering adaptations for a variety of needs and abilities. Submit lesson plans to supervisor by an agreed upon deadline for feedback.
- Execute 30 – 40-minute sessions for groups of up to 30 campers at a time, grouped by age and including varying needs and abilities.
- Develop and execute week-long, progressive, and comprehensive units for elective time. Elective sessions are 50 – 60 minutes long and include 10 – 40 campers at a time. Campers in elective units are in 4th – 6th grades and have a variety of needs and abilities.
- Assist in creating and implementing activities for kindergarteners and 1st graders for their independent playtime.
- Participate in and lead portions of weekly Shabbat celebrations.
- Be actively involved in the development and implementation of NCDC Maccabi Games (color war).
- Develop rainy day programming pre-camp and execute programming as needed over the summer.
- Supervise campers and staff on a camp bus, riding the bus to and from camp, interacting with caregivers at drop-off and pick-up, conducting camper check-in and check-out on camp’s attendance database
- Be responsible for overall cleanliness and organization of program spaces and supplies, including adhering to all COVID-19 safety protocols and procedures
- Work with Operations Manager and Program Coordinator to order supplies for program units, as well as maintaining an organized inventory and balanced budget
- Assist campers and counselors in pool changing rooms, lunch service, and other non-program spaces as assigned
- Exhibit and maintain strong time management capabilities
- Actively participate in NCDC’s sustainability and waste management efforts
- Submit weekly elective programming written/photo content to Communications team for shareable family content
- Communicate/consult as needed with Division Supervisors and Support Supervisors regarding camper needs and concerns
- Provide additional support for counselors and campers outside of lesson time as needed and assigned, particularly on days when it is rainy and/or counselors are absent
- Ensure the proper storage of all program equipment so that it is maintained in good repair, removing any unsuitable program equipment from use immediately
- Task manage staff when attending your program spaces and 1 or 2 Counselors-in-Training who are assigned to work as assistants in your program.
- Model professional behavior for campers and other staff at all times.
- Attend required days of orientation and training, camp, and staff meetings during the camp season.
- Proactively solve problems and motivate colleagues as difficult moments present themselves throughout the camp season; encourage flexibility and understanding as means to achieve common goals.
- Establish and promote a commitment to the values, mission, and vision of New Country Day Camp.
- Develop clear roles for counselors during programming, with special attention paid to afternoon programming during elective periods
- Conduct daily check-ins with direct supervisee(s) and attend a weekly check-in with supervisor, consultants, and colleagues.
- Learn and implement NCDC’s restorative approach to supervision and behavior management.
- 3+ years of experience working with elementary school-age children
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- Professional-level experience in one or more fields related to the Movement program, such as dance, gymnastics, yoga, etc.
- Previous experience as a supervisor or mentor
- Excellent organizational and oral communication skills
- Ability to successfully interact with children and colleagues of diverse cultural and social backgrounds
- Fast learner with ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Previous experience working with neurodivergent youth is a plus
- Creativity
- Classroom management
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Patience
- Flexibility
- Delegation