Instructor leads and actively engages in a safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun music program for campers (primarily ages 4-13). The program should focus on skills for music and for life, such as collaboration, problem-solving, creativity, confidence, and having fun. Specialists must be available to work the full nine-week season and be able to attend staff training dates before camp starts. It is important to understand the high responsibility of this role because of King Bay YM-YWHA/JCC Brooklyn Camp’s long successful history and the trust the surrounding community puts into the camp to provide their children with a fun, safe, and engaging environment. We are looking for individuals who have a lot of energy, enthusiasm, and love working with children!
Responsibilities (but not limited to):
• Create a 9-week curriculum for 3 age groups (4-6, 7-9, 10-13)
• Build lesson plans for each music project
• Create a budget for music supplies
• Lead students through their music lessons
• Classroom preparation and clean up
• Experience working with school-aged children
• Build campers passion and appreciation for a diverse array of music
Requirements:
• Training/certification and/or experience in leading music, movement, and recreational activities, at least one year of successful, related teaching experience.
• Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
• Knowledge and skills in your assigned area and the ability to teach these skills to campers and staff.
• Strong communication skills.
• Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
Summer salary: Seasonal contract based on experience
Hours:
• Hired mid-Spring
• Spring: Attend mandatory staff training and complete online trainings
• Summer: 8:15AM – 4:30PM (General Hours) for 8-9 weeks/ June 28, 2022 to Aug 26, 2022
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posted: Sept. 9, 2024, 9:43 a.m.
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