SUMMER CAMP TEACHER/COUNSELOR
Garfield16, Garfield, NJ, United States
Job Details
Position Type: Elementary School Teaching / Elementary Teacher
Date Posted: 4/16/2026
Location: BEA UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY
Date Available: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 05/15/2026
Job Title: Summer Camp Teacher/Counselor
Job Family: Certified Licensed
Department/Location: Bea Underwood Elementary
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $35.00 per hour
Job ID#: 1312
Garfield County School District #16 and the Parachute/Battlement Mesa Parks and Recreation District have partnered to provide Cardinal Camp for the Summer of 2026.
Cardinal Camp has been designed for students entering 1st through 6th grade for the 2026-2027 school year (students currently enrolled in grades K-5), with one program, Theater Aspen, for students entering grades 3-12. The six-week program includes one-week sessions around a theme, such as arts and crafts, sports, outdoor education, etc. Families can sign up for the weeks that best meet their needs.
Cardinal Camp will be Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Transportation to and from camp and lunch are provided.
Cardinal Camp is available to Garfield 16 students, as well as children who are not registered with the school district.
All programs will provide lunch.
The cost of the programs is $50 per week, per child.
Theatre Aspen and Extended English Language Learners camps are free.
Duties and Responsibilities
Planning and teaching daily lessons/activities each day of the week (Monday-Friday from 9:00 – 4:00) for classes up to 30 students, grades entering 1st-6th grade.
Each class will have a supporting instructor you are responsible for directing and communicating with to help with your class.
Communicating with the Camp Director on planning, logistics, transportation and instructional/support materials.
Curriculum, instruction and supervision of kids during daily activities.
Inspire students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge that aligns with Personal Wellness, Intellectual Development, Productive Citizenship, and Student Agency.
Qualifications
Minimum B.A. or B.S. preferably in Elementary Education.
Experience working with children.
Desire to be part of an innovative program that supports personalized learning experiences for students.
Application Procedure
APPLY ONLINE
Certified positions require a Colorado certificate or license. Salary is based upon experience and education.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Garfield 16 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Garfield 16 is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Garfield 16 are based on district needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Garfield 16 will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Garfield 16 encourages applicants of all ages.
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Position Type: Elementary School Teaching / Elementary Teacher
Date Posted: 4/16/2026
Location: BEA UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY
Date Available: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 05/15/2026
Job Title: Summer Camp Teacher/Counselor
Job Family: Certified Licensed
Department/Location: Bea Underwood Elementary
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $35.00 per hour
Job ID#: 1312
Garfield County School District #16 and the Parachute/Battlement Mesa Parks and Recreation District have partnered to provide Cardinal Camp for the Summer of 2026.
Cardinal Camp has been designed for students entering 1st through 6th grade for the 2026-2027 school year (students currently enrolled in grades K-5), with one program, Theater Aspen, for students entering grades 3-12. The six-week program includes one-week sessions around a theme, such as arts and crafts, sports, outdoor education, etc. Families can sign up for the weeks that best meet their needs.
Cardinal Camp will be Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Transportation to and from camp and lunch are provided.
Cardinal Camp is available to Garfield 16 students, as well as children who are not registered with the school district.
All programs will provide lunch.
The cost of the programs is $50 per week, per child.
Theatre Aspen and Extended English Language Learners camps are free.
Duties and Responsibilities
Planning and teaching daily lessons/activities each day of the week (Monday-Friday from 9:00 – 4:00) for classes up to 30 students, grades entering 1st-6th grade.
Each class will have a supporting instructor you are responsible for directing and communicating with to help with your class.
Communicating with the Camp Director on planning, logistics, transportation and instructional/support materials.
Curriculum, instruction and supervision of kids during daily activities.
Inspire students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge that aligns with Personal Wellness, Intellectual Development, Productive Citizenship, and Student Agency.
Qualifications
Minimum B.A. or B.S. preferably in Elementary Education.
Experience working with children.
Desire to be part of an innovative program that supports personalized learning experiences for students.
Application Procedure
APPLY ONLINE
Certified positions require a Colorado certificate or license. Salary is based upon experience and education.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Garfield 16 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Garfield 16 is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Garfield 16 are based on district needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Garfield 16 will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Garfield 16 encourages applicants of all ages.
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