Summer Camp Director (50606)

University Settlement partners with 40,000 New Yorkers on the Lower East Side and in Brooklyn every year to build on their strengths as they achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For 135 years, we’ve collaborated with our communities to pioneer highly effective programs that fight poverty and systemic inequality. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening to their perspectives, recognizing their excellence, understanding them as complete individuals, and creating space for them to organize. Joining together with our neighbors to advocate for justice and equality, we help build community strength.

Summary

Creative Steps runs a six (6) week Summer Camp Program. The Summer Camp Director plans, coordinates and oversees all aspects of camp, including daily activities, special programs, and staffing. They responsible for communicating with parents, guardians, and staff prior and during camp.

Start date: 6/27/24

End date: 8/9/24

Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all Creative Steps’ policies, protocols and guidelines to ensure compliance with DOHMH and program standards
• Understand regulatory requirements and share program information with regulatory visitors including Department of Health and Fire Department
• Oversee classroom staffing, paperwork and curriculum to ensure proper coverage, and maintain required ratios. Provide coverage in classrooms as needed.
• Oversee and maintain the implementation of high-quality programming with evidence-based curricular and child outcomes, including lesson planning, observations, and parent communication
• Support staff in meeting the individual needs of children through individualized planning, including involving their families
• Responsible for drafting communication with parents with relevant information (e.g. timing, what to bring, what to wear, etc.) Serve as first point of contact for enrolled families
• Ensure teachers are supported in the arrival and dismissal procedures of the day
• Ensure that teachers are working in collaboration with other support services such as mental health and special needs to support the needs of children and families
• Responsible for upholding the Center’s philosophy and ensure proper communication with staff
• Maintain administrative records, including camper and staff files, health records, daily attendance, parental consent forms, etc.
• Practice and enforce all camp safety regulations and emergency procedures
• Assess the overall program to see if there are any changes that need to be made for optimum functioning and engagement
• Complete relevant duties as requested by supervisor
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education and New York State Teaching Certification (Required) (Master’s Degree Preferred)
• Three + years of experience as a Head Teacher
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Must have proficient computer skills with knowledge of MS Office and excellent communication skills
  
  

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.