Summer Camp Counselor
Ethos Classical, Atlanta, GA, United States
Joy Summer Camp Counselor
Position Type: Temporary / Seasonal (Summer 2026) Schedule: MondayFriday (with scheduled off days based on enrollment) Hours: 7:30 AM
4:30 PM Pay Rate: $18$20 per hour (based on experience) Minimum Requirement: High school diploma or GED
The Role
Joy Summer Camp Counselors support the daily experience of scholars by leading enrichment activities, supporting academic classrooms, and helping create a joyful, safe, and well-supervised summer environment. This role is ideal for energetic, dependable, and youth-centered team members who enjoy working with children and contributing to a positive school culture.
Camp Counselors are not responsible for delivering core academic instruction, but they play a critical role in scholar supervision, engagement, and enrichment.
Key Responsibilities
Enrichment & Activities
Lead 60-minute enrichment lessons and activities (e.g., arts, movement, games, STEM, team-building)
Prepare simple materials and activities in advance
Ensure activities are engaging, structured, and age-appropriate
Classroom & Academic Support
Support summer school teachers during academic learning blocks
Work with small groups or individual scholars as directed
Help distribute materials and maintain organized learning spaces
Supervision & Safety
Supervise scholars during transitions, lunch, recess, and dismissal
Chaperone field trips and off-campus activities
Maintain active supervision at all times
Culture & Relationships
Build positive relationships with scholars
Reinforce expectations and school rules
Model kindness, patience, and professionalism
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Experience working with children preferred (camp, childcare, tutoring, babysitting, youth programs, etc.)
Reliable, punctual, and responsible
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Able to follow directions and collaborate with teachers and staff
What Success Looks Like
Scholars feel safe, supported, and engaged
Enrichment blocks run smoothly and joyfully
Teachers feel supported during instructional time
Counselors show up on time, prepared, and professional
Commitment Expectations
Must be available MondayFriday for full program hours
Must attend required training and orientation
Must pass background check
Position Type: Temporary / Seasonal (Summer 2026) Schedule: MondayFriday (with scheduled off days based on enrollment) Hours: 7:30 AM
4:30 PM Pay Rate: $18$20 per hour (based on experience) Minimum Requirement: High school diploma or GED
The Role
Joy Summer Camp Counselors support the daily experience of scholars by leading enrichment activities, supporting academic classrooms, and helping create a joyful, safe, and well-supervised summer environment. This role is ideal for energetic, dependable, and youth-centered team members who enjoy working with children and contributing to a positive school culture.
Camp Counselors are not responsible for delivering core academic instruction, but they play a critical role in scholar supervision, engagement, and enrichment.
Key Responsibilities
Enrichment & Activities
Lead 60-minute enrichment lessons and activities (e.g., arts, movement, games, STEM, team-building)
Prepare simple materials and activities in advance
Ensure activities are engaging, structured, and age-appropriate
Classroom & Academic Support
Support summer school teachers during academic learning blocks
Work with small groups or individual scholars as directed
Help distribute materials and maintain organized learning spaces
Supervision & Safety
Supervise scholars during transitions, lunch, recess, and dismissal
Chaperone field trips and off-campus activities
Maintain active supervision at all times
Culture & Relationships
Build positive relationships with scholars
Reinforce expectations and school rules
Model kindness, patience, and professionalism
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Experience working with children preferred (camp, childcare, tutoring, babysitting, youth programs, etc.)
Reliable, punctual, and responsible
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Able to follow directions and collaborate with teachers and staff
What Success Looks Like
Scholars feel safe, supported, and engaged
Enrichment blocks run smoothly and joyfully
Teachers feel supported during instructional time
Counselors show up on time, prepared, and professional
Commitment Expectations
Must be available MondayFriday for full program hours
Must attend required training and orientation
Must pass background check