Summer Counselor

Description

Blue Oak School is seeking enthusiastic, warm and caring individuals who are patient, enjoy being in the company of children, are passionate about the growth and development of youth through play and exploration and most importantly LOVE to HAVE FUN. This candidate will ideally have experience with attentively facilitating small and large groups of children, leading games and activities and being a positive role model. During the course of our summer days, CAMPERS and STAFF will run, jump, play, draw, experiment, cook, go on adventures around the community and many other things. If you have great qualities, want to make long lasting connections and are ready to have an incredible summer, we would love to hear from you!

Blue Oak School, nestled in beautiful downtown Napa, CA, is a K-8 progressive school of about 200 students that offers a challenging and stimulating education to children of diverse backgrounds, experiences and interests. Through the culture and community of the School, teachers nurture the development of character and foster confidence, creativity, flexibility and curiosity in each child. Students, in turn, encourage each other to learn. Relationships among freedom, responsibility, community and environment are explored through studies that engage students as stewards in service to the School, the region, and the world. Blue Oak School does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual or gender identity in its hiring processes and actively promotes the principles and practices of diversity throughout the school community.  

Requirements

• Knowledge of/about Recreation , Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field 
• One or two years minimum of relevant work experience with school-age children: teaching, coaching, babysitting, adventure programming, and/or camps or recreation leadership
• Customer relations experience 
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• CPR & 1st Aid (preferred) 

Responsibilities

• Participate in and lead group games and activities
• Work with the team to develop attractive, theme-based camp activities 
• Prepare materials as needed throughout the day
• Actively supervise campers at all times
• Provide strong communication with families and other employees
• Provide a safe and secure environment for students enrolled in camp programs
• Manage student behavior aligned with the Blue Oak philosophy
• Maintain a program climate of trust and mutual respect

Attributes

• Warm and welcoming demeanor
• Hardworking and reliable
• Ability to model professional and ethical standards when working with students and families
• Sense of humor and ability to connect with students
• Commitment to social justice and multicultural education
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Nonjudgmental listening and communication skills
• Ability to exercise gentle authority consistent with our school culture
• Strong communication skills with parents and colleagues
• Candidates with a strong interest in child development/teaching profession

Abilities

• Ability to lift 30 pound, using proper lifting techniques
• Ability to sit, stand, and /or move around the office as needed
• Ability to travel around the community and our campus safely and comfortably
• Ability to swim, hike, run, jump, walk long distances and complete other physical activities
• Ability to use a keyboard (or an alternative input device) and other office equipment
• Ability to read information in printed material on a computer screen (often for extended periods of time) and/or on a mobile device/laptop