Job description

We are running sessions in:

Middleburg - June 19-30

Herndon - July 3-14

McLean - July 17-28

Leesburg - July 31-August 11

Fredericksburg - July 24-August 4

Job description

Overview: Adventures in Writing Camp seeks experienced educators to provide leadership and logistical coordination for two-week writing camp sessions. Think of this role as the “Principal” of a camp session. You will be managing a team of 7 to 20 staff members (roughly half teachers, half college-age counselors). This is a 2 week commitment for the summer with the option of working multiple two week sessions (preferred).

You: ● You're inspired by Adventure in Writing Camp’s mission to help children fall in love with writing! Writing education, project-based learning, student choice, and creative, welcoming spaces all speak to the very heart of who you are. ● You're an experienced, creative, fun-loving educator. You’re as comfortable resolving conflict between two campers as you are mentoring your staff or adding your own unique flavor to a classic game. ● You're a communicative, trustworthy leader. As a relationship-builder and mentor, you measure your own success in large part by the success of those around you, and care deeply about helping them meet professional development goals. ● You’re an organized, problem-solving manager. You love fine-tuning operational logistics, ensuring program efficiency, and learning new strategies for driving overall performance. ● You’re ready to grow. You know that true mastery requires commitment, effort, thoughtful feedback, personal reflection, and implementation of lessons learned.

Us: Inspire and be inspired! Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and music as you foster a love of writing among elementary and middle school campers. Adventures in Writing Camp is a two week day camp that channels the power of childhood imagination into writing success! The camp’s curriculum and lessons guide students through the process of writing, illustrating and creating their own eBook or blog.

What you’ll do... You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the camp, as well as the primary contact for parents, staff, and camp founders. As an experienced leader, you will motivate and collaborate with your team of 3-4 Writing Rangers (teachers), 1 Supervised Play Coordinator, a Secretary of Shenanigans (Lead Adventure Guide), and 4-12 Adventures Guides (counselors) to foster an environment where campers fall in love with writing! ● Prior to the start of camp, you will make brief welcome calls to each registered family, participate in (and lead some) pre-camp training to ensure that staff and materials are prepared for day-one, Receive, prepare, and deliver supplies to your site and work to spread the word about camp in your community. ● During camp, your daily responsibilities will range from opening classrooms and managing personnel and camper issues, to covering a class in the event of an illness, and checking-in daily with the Assistant Site Administrator Supervisor. In short, you are the grease that keeps the camp wheels spinning smoothly! You will be responsible for overseeing hours worked, and reporting them to the home-office payroll coordinator. During camp, the Site Administrator will need to be on site before and after staff (usually 7:50am to 3:20pm) and “on call” as needed. ● After camp, you will be responsible for organizing and returning supplies, ensuring the facility is left in good condition and sharing feedback that can be incorporated into next year’s camp.

What we’re looking for... ● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. ● Demonstrated leadership experience ● Experience working with K-8th grade children ● Current First Aid CPR Certification ● Proficient with Google Suite and other time and HR related software ● Excellent communicator (with parents, staff, and Site Administrator) ● Staff selection and management experience a plus ● Ability to work part-time in spring, and full-time in summer

Time Commitment and Schedule You will be hired to work a two-week session. You may have the opportunity to work multiple sessions depending on location. Camps typically start in early June and conclude in August. In addition to their duties during camp, the Site Administrator will have some pre and post camp management tasks. For the sake of the kids’ experience, we ask that applicants only apply for a camp if they can also commit to carrying out pre and post camp tasks as well as all ten days of that camp. This is a stipend position. For each session, you will dedicate time to getting to know your team, executing your curriculum, communicating with staff, and ensuring all have a great time.

With interest, please apply with a cover letter that includes your favorite camp game and a resume indicating relevant experience. We are looking for truly organized, detail oriented, fun, outgoing candidates who will commit to the team and session!

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $2,500.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• McLean, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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