Accrisoft Corporation is hiring: Summer 2025 Visual Arts Camp Sen...
Accrisoft Corporation - Charlotte, NC, United States, 28245
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SANDRA AND LEON LEVINE JCC
The Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center is a non-profit, social service agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. The Center provides and initiates diversified social, educational, recreational and cultural programs within a Jewish setting. The JCC is a partner in serving the community, is affiliated with the JCC Association of North America and a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte.
Qualifications/Attributes:
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.
- Passion for the Arts.
- Ability to take guidance and supervision.
- Activity skills and the ability to transmit/teach skills to campers.
- Ability to relate to other counselors and children.
- Be flexible and ready to meet changing work needs and demands.
- Be open to feedback and desire to grow professionally
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Senior Counselor is responsible for providing for the social, emotional and educational needs of each camper and the group as a whole during the camp season.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the supervision of the Visual Art Unit Heads, Visual Arts Camp Senior Counselors are responsible for planning, conducting, and supervising a variety of art projects and activities for campers in 2nd through 8th grade in a day camp setting, as well as the care and supervision of the campers assigned to their group.
Requirements
- College Degree (preferred).
- Knowledge of art techniques and skills.
- Camping and/or leadership experience.
- Good communication skills and ability to work well with children.
- Good character and integrity.
- Positive physical and mental health.
- The desire to work with children in a day-camp setting.
- Commit to building a safe, child-focused community
Responsibilities:
- Participate in staff training prior to the beginning of the camp program.
- Responsible for planning, organizing and the execution of art projects.
- Demonstrate creativity in delivery of art activities.
- Supervise campers and ensure their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.
- Follow weekly schedule of events and special activities.
- Teach/assist in all areas.
- Take initiative to analyze and solve problems.
- Supervise and participate with campers in all daily activities.
- Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Participate in parent related programs such as “Meet the Counselor”.
- Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings and trainings.
- Interact with parents in a professional and polite manner.
- Supervise, encourage and teach junior camp staff as assigned.
- Any other responsibilities as assigned by Camp Director.
- Assist in the clean-up of all activities and lunch area.