Summer Art Specialty Camp Coun

ABOUT MCDS:

Miami Country Day School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Summer Camp Counselor. This role focuses on guiding campers in exploring and developing their artistic talents while fostering a positive, engaging, and safe environment. The Arts Counselor will lead groups of young creatives, inspiring skill development, self-expression, and confidence through various art forms of arts.

In addition to delivering high-quality instruction, the counselor is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of each participant while helping them build self-esteem and a strong sense of accomplishment through their artistic achievements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & TASKS:

• Provides positive leadership and guidance to all campers.
• Responsible for general well-being and safety of all campers. This includes sharing safety info information and checking students for any bug bites, scrapes, etc. that they may incur during the day.
• Plans and oversees camper activities.
• Guides and teaches a range of specialty camp activities. 
• Assists in setting up and putting away equipment while ensuring it is safe and stored properly.
• Supervises campers during meals.
• Instructs campers in daily routine and clean up tasks.
• Instructs and organizes camper projects of various natures (arts and crafts, dramatics, etc.)
• Assist the campers with daily procedures, such as collecting their book bags, and  making sure they take everything home at the end of the day.
• Maintains cleanliness and order in each classroom.
• Serves as a ROLE MODEL for the campers and they should be the focus of your time.  Maintain a smile and a positive attitude every moment you are with the campers.
• Communicate any camper concerns to the nurse, the parents, and the Auxiliary Programs Coordinator as soon as they appear.
• Provide supportive leadership for the MCDS Summer Camp Staff.
• Take part in individual staff and camp evaluations. 
• Exhibit good judgment, enthusiasm for the activities and a strong awareness of safety.
• Always keep campers engaged and entertained.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• College degree preferred
• Previous experience as a counselor-in-training, teacher, childcare or related field is preferred.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Encouraging to campers and patient when instructing.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable in a team-player role.
• Creative and innovative thinker and planner.
• Strict adherence to camp philosophy, standards, and goals.
• Must work well with varying age groups of children. 
• Exhibited leadership skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Additional language skill is a bonus
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Basic office administration, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools
• Able to work with multiple age-groups and in different environments (indoor, outdoor)
• While performing this role, this employee may be required to lift up to 30 lbs. move around with full use of limbs and use all

• Contract