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JCC Association of North America lists this Kindergarten Unit Head- Seasonal Position opportunity in tenafly, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location and Job Title:
Kindergarten Unit Head- Seasonal Position
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades
411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ 07670
Principal Responsibilities:
Neil Klatskin Summer Camps in Tenafly, New Jersey is looking for a Unit Head for our G'dolim program for Kindergarten campers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
PRE-CAMP
Attend monthly planning meetings from January-June.
Welcome & Introduction phone calls to parents.
Work together with the leadership team to plan, lead, and attend camp staff training.
Attend and oversee Unit Camp Family Meet & Greet on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Assist in grouping, staffing, and scheduling.
CAMP
Supervise, lead, and build relationships with camp staff of 15-20 counselors.
Monitor Activities and relationships between staff, specialists, campers, and parents.
Communicate with families through newsletters, phone calls, or emails following a camp communication timeline.
Monitor counselor and camper assignments for each day.
Plan and facilitate weekly staff meetings.
Formally evaluate unit staff at least twice a season, conducting other evaluations as necessary.
Check in with Program Director daily.
Supervise arrival and dismissal of campers.
Evaluate season and share suggestions for the following season.
Other Duties as assigned.
Salary Range $6K-$7K. Salary commensurate with experience.
Please send resumes to: Melissa Peters, Director, Camp & Youth Engagement,
Minimum Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience working with school aged children
Previous camp experience
Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp setting
Ability and experience in supervising staff and campers
Current CPR and first aid certifications
SCHEDULE:
Must be available to work June 23-August 15, 8:00am- 5:00 pm as well as the following:Once a month January-April 2025 and twice a month May-June 2025
Open House (2/9/25 & April TBD), Staff Orientation (6/8, 6/9, 6/16, 6/17), Staff meetings (once per week during camp), Interactive Nights and additional programs as needed prior to and during camp.
Salary:
Under $25,000
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Worksite address
tenafly, NJ, 07670, US
Who can apply
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