Camp Counselors, Summer Arts Camp

Posted by ACPPA Community Art Center on April 18, 2016

Camp Counselors Needed For Summer Arts Camp In Norristown, PA

Camp counselors will be hired as independent contractors by ACPPA Community Art Center (http://www.acppa.net) to assist with summer arts camps for the summer of 2016.
4-Week Camp Counselor: July 5th-29th; Monday through Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

*Summer camp will be closed on Monday, July 4th.
4-Week Counselor Job Responsibilities: July 5th-29th, 2016

Supervise a group of 12-15 campers for the July Arts Intensive during morning and afternoon homeroom times, transitions between classes, free time, and during class times. All July camp groups are divided by age into four groups with one lead adult camp counselor per group.

Students travel with their age group to various classes throughout the day – art, music, theater, dance, claymation. These classes are led by ACPPA teaching artists. Camp counselors are expected to remain in the room with their group and assist the teacher during class times.

Assist with morning set up, supervise student arrivals to homeroom, line up for afternoon dismissal, and clean up after students leave for the day

Camp counselors will be responsible for leading a few group activities, games, and projects with their students. These will occur during scheduled times throughout the week and counselors will be given the necessary information/material to lead and implement these lesson plans.

Accompany students to weekly indoor swimming at Norristown High School. Counselors purely supervise and do not get into the pool or swim.

Counselors will take a lunch break (separate from campers) during their camp group’s lunch time.
Camp Counselor Job Requirements:

• previous experience working with children (any form of childcare, nanny, babysitting, etc.; paid or unpaid)
• previous teaching experience is preferred but not necessary (paid or unpaid)
• must be able to apply for and/or provide the following two clearances upon hire: PA child abuse clearance, PA criminal background check; ACPPA is not able to reimburse for these expenses
• excellent communication skills, reliability, and punctuality
• reliable daily transportation to ACPPA Community Art Center
• be available to work for the full duration of the listed summer camp dates

Compensation: Camp counselors will be paid bi-weekly, hourly wage.

TO APPLY, Please e-mail the following to Stephanie De Simone, Director of Education at [email protected]:

1. cover letter: include contact information and position you are applying for, pertinent work/school experience, hourly salary requirements, any certifications you possess (First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard, Babysitting, etc.) and your mode of transportation to Norristown

2. current professional resume

You will be notified once your information has been received and an interview will be scheduled, if necessary.