Camp Preschool Art Teacher at Greenwich

About the position

Join our Sacred Heart team in Greenwich, CT as a Preschool-Pre-Kindergarten Teacher and inspire young minds at camp! At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create an extraordinary summer experience for campers from preschool to 8th grade, and we are looking for energetic, passionate people to join us and make a positive impact while having a blast! As a Playzone Activity Specialist, you will teach and inspire pre-school, and pre-K campers in various age-appropriate games and activities, fun crafts, performing arts, movement games, and more. Curriculum and supplies are provided for most activities.

Responsibilities

• Implement ESF curriculum and actively engage campers, offering support and guidance to bring lesson plans to life.
• Promote and lead daily activities and projects with enthusiasm, collaborating effectively with counselors and fellow instructors.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with an emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management.
• Supervise campers while fostering a positive and safe environment.
• Model the ESF Virtues of Character in camp daily.
• Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and our leadership team.

Requirements

• Preferably possess a background in the activity, including arts & crafts, performing arts, movement, yoga, or other preschool/pre-k activities.
• College graduate working in an education/child-related career.
• Teaching certification or equivalent experience required.
• Experience teaching and working with children, with 2-4 years of prior classroom teaching/fieldwork experience.
• Previous experience working with students in Preschool-Pre-K and in a camp setting is preferred.

Benefits

• Convenient Summer Schedule: Enjoy nights and weekends off.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.
• Free Certifications: Reimbursements available for qualified roles.
• Camp Tuition: Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members' children.