ECE Camp Director Nat Koplar

About Us The St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J) has been providing excellent health and cultural experiences for the entire community for over 140 years. We are hiring for a Camp Director Nat Koplar.

Summary:

The Jewish Community Center (the J) has an opening for an Early Childhood Camp Director for Camp Nat Koplar for the 2024 Summer Camp Day Program. This is a seasonal position available at our Creve Coeur location. Camp runs Monday-Friday for 10 weeks, June 3 to August 9. In Camp Nat Koplar, campers are between the ages of 3 to 5 years. We provide traditional camp activities, such as swimming, arts and crafts, cooking, sports, Shabbat, and nature. Attendance is mandatory for staff orientation, May 28-June 3.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement and supervise summer program for Early Childhood children.
• Create camp schedule.
• Work with Day Camp Director.
• Assist Counselors in appropriately managing situations related to dysregulation.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate counselors throughout the summer.
• Define camp goals and plan programming to reflect those goals.
• Serve as lead staff person in administering the program.
• Make accommodations to activities as needed to allow the camper to fully participate.
• Develop procedures for camp operations including record keeping, carpool, swimming, and lunch.
• Maintain regular parent communications.
• Provide quality customer service at all times.

Qualifications:

• Must be available for the entire duration of camp (June 3-August 9).
• High School Diploma/GED required; College Degree preferred.
• Previous camp or childcare experience essential.
• Ability to relate to and communicate with one’s peer group, parents, as well as to campers age and skill levels.
• Ability to provide guidance, supervision, and engage with children and staff in an enthusiastic manner is required.
• Ability to teach and lead activities is required.
• Ability to assist campers in emergency situations, including fire, evacuation, illness, or injury.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
• Past Judaic experiences preferred.
• Must pass Family Care Registry Background screening and Finger-Print Background Check.

To learn more about the Jewish Community Center and all that we do, please visit our website: www.jccstl.org

The J is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the Department of Homeland Security's eVerify program.