Berkeley Carroll is a Pre-K through grade 12 college preparatory school of close to 1000 students located in the Park Slope section of New York City. Our vibrant intellectual community draws students from all over the city. Admission to the school is competitive and both our parents and students value achievement.

The Berkeley Carroll School is seeking a Camp Director for its children’s summer camp in 2023. The camp is for students entering PreK - 3rd grade.

Dates:
June 19 - August 11, 2023; directors will also need to complete some pre-program administrative work / training starting in May.

Hours: 

M - F: 8:00am - 5:00pm

General Responsibilities:

The Camp Director leads all aspects of Children’s Day Camp operations and ensures the camp achieves both programmatic and financial objectives set forth by the School. The Camp Director is expected to be on Campus during all operating hours of summer camp programs, and to assist with minor program preparations starting in late spring.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Run daily operations of camp, creating a high-energy, fun, and creative experience for campers.
• Provide leadership for effective staff and camper organization throughout the camp program.
• Develop positive relationships with campers, staff and parents.
• Participate in camp activities to the extent necessary for proper awareness and supervisory functioning.
• Establish procedures, routines and practices for camp operations that are in compliance with the New York City Department of Health.
• Ensure that risk prevention and crisis management plans are developed and implemented.
• Manage all communications with campers, families, school leaders, and camp staff.

Understand the budget and business operations of camp in correlation with Berkeley Carroll’s Auxiliary Programs Team

Berkeley Carroll is committed to creating an environment that includes a diversity of perspectives and to cultivating an equitable, inclusive learning community in which everyone has a true sense of belonging. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity or inclusion work are especially encouraged to apply.

Salary: $14,000

To apply: 

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to cflores@berkeleycarroll.org. Please include the job title in the subject line.

For more information about our Summer Programs, please visit https://www.berkeleycarroll.org/summer-programs

Job Requirements: 

Must have a minimum of one of the following:

• three summer-seasons of camp experience or equivalent
• one year of experience as a head or associate classroom teacher at an elementary school PLUS one summer-season of camp experience or equivalent
• one year of experience working with elementary school children in an after school program or similar educational setting PLUS one summer-season of camp experience

Must be available to work the full camp program

Must possess Advanced CPR and Advanced first-aid certifications by the start of the camp program

Must attend Camp Director Orientation provided by the NYC Department of Health