Seasonal Art Lead Counselor - Manhattan (Upper East Side, NY)

As an Art Lead Counselor at Science Factory Camp, you will bring creative projects to life for campers ages 6–12. The basics will be outlined, and then you get to add your unique twists, your energy, and your “classroom” management skills (the fun kind). This role is about more than art projects. It’s about helping kids explore materials, tell stories through what they make, and feel proud creating in their own way. You don’t need to be a professional artist. Warmth, enthusiasm, and comfort leading groups matter most.

This in-person summer day camp counselor role is for people who enjoy being active and working with kids. You are not just supervising activities, you are sparking curiosity, building confidence, and creating a fun, inclusive environment. This role is a great fit for patient, energetic leaders who stay calm, connect with kids, and support positive group dynamics.

This camp will move in June 12th-June 14th, with the camp in session June 15th-August 14th, and moving out August 15th.

Responsibilities:

• Lead engaging, developmentally appropriate activities within your specialty area, creating a positive and inclusive experience for all campers

• Supervise and guide groups of campers, and support other counselors as needed, using strong group management and positive guidance techniques

• Build meaningful connections with campers, adapt quickly to changing group dynamics, and support both returning and drop‑in campers

• Maintain camper safety, wellness, and engagement, including awareness of allergies, dietary needs, and individual camper needs

• Communicate with families and the camp team by sharing updates, documenting incidents or achievements, and supporting smooth daily operations

Qualifications:
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:  

• High school diploma or GED required

• Must be at least 18 years of age 

• 6+ months of experience working with camp-age children required (1 year preferred), ideally in a summer camp setting 

• 6+ months of experience or demonstrated interest in leading hands-on activities related to the specialty area

• First Aid and CPR certification required prior to the first day of camp; certification will be provided for those working in New York

About Science Factory Camp
Science Factory Camp is part of the Bright Horizons family, sharing a commitment to creating meaningful, confidence building experiences for children. Campers ages 6–12 explore science, art, and movement through hands on projects that encourage curiosity, experimentation, and imagination. Each week features a new theme such as space, animals, or the ocean, with activities that blend science concepts and creative thinking. With intentionally low screen time, campers learn through trial and error, embrace the mess, and build confidence as they create, explore, and discover.

Physical Requirements:
This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. 

If hired, you will work in person in a day camp setting to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee. This will include the following physical demands:  

• Frequently lift, carry, or hold items weighing up to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds

• Supervise and interact daily with children both indoors and outdoors (for extended periods in varied weather conditions). 

• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities

• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies

• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements

• Ability, with or without accommodation, to hear, understand, and respond to spoken communication, emergency signals, and alarms

• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, coworkers, children, and families

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions.