Co-Op: Middle School Head Counselor (Summer Only)

Middle School Co-Op Head Counselor 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a co-leader of a dedicated group of middle school students for a two (2) week program that serves incoming 6th grade students

• Teach and mentor the Assistant Counselor to give direct guidance and instructions for maximum effectiveness

• Help implement a design thinking program in which all students, faculty and administrators are equal stakeholders in the learning environment

• Supervise and assist children in all of their activities with the goals of:

  • Promoting collaboration among children & staff

  • Establishing a mutual attitude of caring among all children & staff

  • Assisting children with acquiring new skills during their program blocks

  • Infusing all activities with fun

• Participate fully and with enthusiasm in all orientation week training sessions

• Serve as a role model for children by:

  • Arriving on time and fully ready to participate

  • Working as a team member with other counselors, assistant counselors and staff

  • Taking joy in learning new things with the children

  • Supporting a drug free, screen free, healthy environment

• Serve on a team of counselors to develop and manage a “minor” room that offers learning experiences for kids

• Close each day organizing and restocking your assigned “minor” room 

• Teach and assist during program blocks in a variety of areas such as music, technology, science, sports, recreation, and design thinking

• Swim with children and provide direct swimming instruction based upon training guidelines

• Eat lunch with your assigned group, supervise their behavior in the lunchroom and promote positive free play during recess

• Enforce the highest level of safety for children at all times including 

• Maintain accurate attendance records on a daily basis

• Be responsible for keeping confidential student emergency data accessible at all times

REQUIREMENTS

• Head Counselors must be at least 19 years old by July 1, 2022 or entering their Sophomore year of college

• Must have completed high school or GED

• High preference given to applicants with previous experience working with youth

• Social security card and state identification

• Fingerprinting for any non-Mamaroneck School District employee or any new employee (previously fingerprinted Co-Op counselors do not need to be fingerprinted again) 

• High swimming competency

• Two references - only one can be a personal (non-family) reference 

BENEFITS 

• Camp Staff T-Shirt

• Highly collaborative work environment where your knowledge and experience are valued regardless of age or experience - all voices matter

• Opportunity to serve children from diverse backgrounds including children who come from low socioeconomic status or bilingual homes and/or who have social/emotional needs or academic weaknesses

• Experience developing useful job and personal skills:

  • Leadership skills 

  • Organizational skills such as program planning and implementation 

  • Mentoring skills assisting younger children with problem solving, conflict resolution and perseverance

  • Recommendation letters for future endeavors (based upon performance)

REQUIRED PROGRAM DATES & TIMES: 

Including orientation, Middle School Co-Op employees will be working from:

June 28 - July 14, 2023

8:00 AM. to 3:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Wednesday (weekly staff Meeting)

*All program start and end times/dates subject to change until program design is complete by June 1ststart and end times/dates subject to change until program design is complete by June 1st

SALARY

$1,050.00    Paid at the conclusion of the program