Summer Camp Counselor, Fisher Early Learning Center
University of Denver

Job Info

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Fisher Kindergarten Camp Counselor 2022 Fisher Early Learning Center's Kindergarten Camp is designed for kids ages 5-6 who have graduated from Fisher Early Learning Center and will enter kindergarten in the fall of 2022. Camp is a great way for children to experience their transition out of Fisher and into kindergarten. Camp provides them with a fun atmosphere to meet new friends who were in different Pre K classes at Fisher, as well as practice some skills associated with going to kindergarten (carrying a backpack, bringing a lunch, etc.) Kindergarten camp is full of fun daily activities including:

• Walks around the DU campus
• Picnic lunches
• Field games at the Ritchie Center
• "Water Days"
• Field trips around the Denver area (covid-permitting)
• In-house visits from outside providers

This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

• Manage a group of approximately 10 children ages 5-6 under the supervision of Lead Counselor
• Work alongside staff of approximately 6 other counselors and 1 lead counselor
• Assist Lead Counselor with daily camp operations
• Adhere to daily and weekly schedule
• Implement lesson plans with weekly themes
• Lead fun and engaging daily activities
• Attend and assist with trips to various locations around Denver (subject to change due to Covid)
• Communicate daily with parents and caregivers

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid Certified

Work Schedule

The first week (June 13-17) is a preparation week. The schedule for this week is flexible and may consist of up to 20 hours. The Lead Counselor will communicate needs and schedule for this week. June 21st - August 12th is a Monday-Friday, 40 hour/week position. Days off can be accommodated. Monday-Friday preferred, though alternate schedules may be approved by Lead Counselor.

Hourly Range

The hourly range for this position is $16.25-18 dependent on experience and education.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by Monday April 04, 2022, however we will continue to review applications until the position is filled.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through https://www.du.edu/jobs/ to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Please include the following documents with your application:

Resume

Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see https://www.du.edu/equalopportunity/non-discrimination-statement.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised: March 10, 2022
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