Summer - Christian Education - Teaching Lead

OVERVIEW:

Through the tools of storytelling, skits, music, and games you are responsible for teaching the daily core values of the summers’ theme to aid in the spiritual formation of campers and staff. Working in conjunction with the CE Media Lead and the DYS’s (camp Pastor’s), you will be responsible for the planning, creative development, and execution of daily teachings, working with the camp band and their leadership, chapel services, campfire devotions, and overall stewardship of staff and camper’s faith formation. The objective of the CE Teaching Lead is to teach, program chapel services, and to help organize, coordinate, and oversee the Christian education and devotional portions of camp.

COMPENSATION:

• Weekly salary starts at $390
• Room and board included

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Encourage, and support cabin devotions.
• Prepare and deliver campfire/cabin devotions as assigned.
• Communicate openly with Unit Leaders concerning perceived weaknesses or potential problems with cabin devotions.
• Provide resources and assistance to Cabin Leaders for use in cabin devotional activities.
• Assist with the planning, organization, and coordination of morning Chapel (devotions) for all campers.
• When scheduled, be prepared to teach and lead the morning Chapel. Chapel teaching should be age appropriate and focused on the daily themes.
• Coordinate camper worship for chapel and campfires – focus on age-appropriate worship songs.
• Coordinate the chapel running skit and help to direct the spiritual focus of that time alongside the DYS and youth department team.
• Provide creative support for the development of an interactive learning space for staff focused on Spiritual growth and formation.
• Assist with the planning, organization, and coordination of worship services for campers utilizing creativity and innovation for services that not only appeal to but clearly communicate the gospel to children at camp. Services should involve the participation of other staff as appropriate.
• Encourage the development of the spiritual lives of camp staff members through conversation, prayer requests/praise lists, etc.
• Maintain good organization of program supplies and ensure that materials are not wasted or misused and returned when borrowed.
• Conduct inventory prior to the first day of camp: maintain inventory for equipment and supply needs, turn in requests to Assistant Program Director(s).
• Conduct an inventory at the close of camp: provide camp administration with a list of equipment to assist in purchasing supplies for the following summer.
• Responsible for overseeing the cleanliness and neatness of the chapel, media box, and CE rooms by maintaining good organization of program supplies and ensuring that materials are handled and stored properly.
• Evaluate the current summer program area and make suggestions for the following summer.
• Assist with the opening and closing day procedures as requested by Assistant Camp Director.
• Assume responsibility for supervision and instruction for Salvation Army Programs (badge classes and Music/art classes) as assigned by the program schedule.
• Prepare activities/supervise campers during Free Time as scheduled.
• Assist the program team and Assistant Camp Director in preparation for evening programs, providing input with creative ideas, gathering and readying supplies and props, setting up, and assisting with the implementation of activities
• Actively participate in all evening programs.
• Assist with leading camp songs and participate in all evening campfires as directed.
• Report general property maintenance issues to the Facilities Manager or Maintenance Crew Chief.
• Spend time with, befriend, and interact with all Cabin Leaders and campers to foster a quality camping experience in accordance with the stated goals of The Salvation Army’s camping program.
• Actively participate in the spiritual formation of campers and staff.
• Be an appropriate and effective example for both campers and staff members, exhibiting Christ-like conduct, concern, and service.
• Report any suspected child abuse issues to the Assistant Camp Director immediately and take necessary actions to report it properly.
• Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

All staff may be called upon at any time to assist in the total operation of the camp.  You are expected to join in all evening programs; absences are excused only through the Assistant Camp Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have skills and experience in program leadership and Christian discipleship
• Must und