Camp Haynes Group Leader

Job DetailsJob Location: Washington, DC 20011Position Type: SeasonalSalary Range: $43.75 - $43.75 HourlyCamp Haynes Group Leader Do you want to help create a more just and kind world? Do you believe that diversity is a powerful strength for a school community? Do you want to ensure that every student can be successful and prepared to thrive in college, career and life?

You are: A kind, creative, collaborative, reliable professional seeking a part-time position to help prepare students to thrive in college, career and life. You believe that through education we can create a more just and kind world. Your growth mindset guides your perspective, agency, and urgency to make a positive impact in the world around you, and take actions that promote justice and equity in your community.

About the position: At Camp Haynes, we provide a rich, STEAM-based experience designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence in students from PreK 3 through 8th grade. Our program blends hands-on learning, creative exploration, and exciting weekly field trips (both on-site and off-site) to create an engaging and memorable experience for every camper. Camp Haynes will run June 22 – July 17th, operating daily from 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

We are currently seeking passionate and energetic team members for the following program areas: 4th–8th Grade Vacancies Cooking Club Robotics Graphic Design Theater Money Moves Math Lab K–3rd Grade Vacancies Structural Engineers Club Keyboarding & Tech Skills Lab Creators Club Puzzles & Logic Club Kitchen Science Lab PreK3–PreK4 Vacancies Artistry Tiny Engineers Coding & Logic Curious Scientists Mathematicians If you are enthusiastic about hands-on learning, innovation, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of students, Camp Haynes is the place for you. Join us in creating a summer filled with discovery, creativity, and fun!

You will: Develop a positive, supportive, productive classroom environment and implement engaging daily activities for all students

• Lead the internalization and implementation of lesson plans aligned with our summer learning offerings and social emotional development
• Prepare learning materials that support STEAM aligned programming and enrichment
• Establish efficient classroom routines and procedures to ensure a safe learning environment
• Collaborate consistently with colleagues, school administration, and families; share updates with families and staff about student engagement and performance
• Proactively adhere to policies and procedures, making the safety and care of students the primary focus
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making skills; meet assigned deadlines
• Demonstrate strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service; maintain open, professional, and constructive communication with students, colleagues, and families
• Participate in regular professional learning opportunities to develop and expand skill
• Communicate and partner with families, sharing regular updates on student learning during extended day programming
• Complete all necessary Childcare compliance requirements and trainings; and Perform other duties as assigned.

QualificationsYou have: A belief that all children, from every background, must receive an excellent education, and are able to reach high levels of academic achievement

• An associate degree (or higher) in early childhood education, early childhood development, child and family studies or a closely related field; or a Bachelors degree in any field and one year of supervised occupational experience working with children;

Experience with elementary and/or middle school-aged children

• A commitment to continuing to grow and learn professionally
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students and families from racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds
• Self-motivation and initiative, especially when juggling competing priorities
• Ability to build and sustain a positive and supportive academic-focused classroom culture
• Proactive and strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional follow-through; and Ability to work independently and as part of a team. We look forward to meeting you! We proactively recruit, intentionally develop, and deeply value all members of our diverse and highly talented staff community. Our work environment fosters inclusion and authenticity, supporting all staff to thrive in their roles and maximize their impact on our students. Our hiring process consists of an online application, video interview, and scope & sequence submission, followed by a panel interview and reference check.

Pay rate is $350/day (pay rate for current non-exempt E.L. Hayn