Camp Counselor - School Age

About Georgetown Hill Early School

We are a local non-profit preschool, and we are growing! Our mission is to join teachers, children, and their families to create an unsurpassed early childhood educational experience. Georgetown Hill Early School has served Maryland families' preschool, elementary, and childcare needs since 1980.

Why You'll Love Us:

We think we're pretty lovable! We enjoy providing our educators with the space to utilize our proven PLAN curriculum while exploring their own creativity in the classroom. We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career at our schools.

We offer the following benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay - (11 days a year)
• Employee Discount on childcare
• Paid Planning Time
• Health Insurance with an employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability & Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with up to 4% annual employer match
• Medical & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and success of each of our employees and the families and children who put their trust in us. We are an equal opportunity employer that prides ourselves on hiring, training, and retaining a community of employees from various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

About the role

We are hiring Lead qualified Summer Camp staff for our School-Age. Georgetown Hill hosts K-5th grade students for a fun, active, and memorable summer experience. Your role will be to create a safe and inclusive learning environment while fostering a love for physical activity among young children. We give children the support they need to excel as students and individuals. 

We are seeking Lead Teachers to join our School Age Fitness programs at the following campuses:

• Bells Mill/Potomac - Located in Potomac near Cabin John and Bells Mill Elementary Schools

What you'll do

• Focus on promoting physical activity, motor skills development, and overall health and well-being in a fun and engaging manner.
• Provide for the educational needs and interests of elementary-age children using a creative and age-appropriate curriculum
• Supervision of children to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all students
• Support the physical, socio-emotional, and developmental needs of each child in the classroom
• Demonstrate effective leadership among the classroom team
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and community
• Classroom management that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive learning environment for all students and staff

Qualifications

The education/certification requirements for these positions for a Lead Teacher in our School-Age program must have a minimum of the MSDE 90hr School-Age Certification or a CDA with the School-Age Endorsement.

Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:

• • Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and instructional strategies
  • Strong knowledge of MSDE regulations
  • A personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool-tempered
  • Proficient technological skills including Microsoft Office is a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skills
  • Extremely reliable in attendance and punctuality
  • Highly organized and able to prioritize and multi-task
  • Team-oriented and willing to work with others

Per Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care regulations, all applicants must submit to and successfully pass a state and federal background check as a contingency of employment. Applicants for our federal center campuses must receive GSA-security clearance through a government background screening.