Community Health and Empowerment Through Education and Research Inc CAMP PINEY BRANCH LEAD TEACHER Silver Spring, MD · Contractor

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CHEER is an innovative and growing community-based nonprofit serving the Long Branch/Takoma community. Its mission is to provide people with the knowledge and ability to create healthy, thriving communities, especially in the neighborhoods that bear the greatest burden of socioeconomic inequity. We act as a facilitator and a catalyst generating community-driving activities to fulfill community-defined goals for health, housing, community development, and youth development. CHEER convenes multiple community-wide partnerships in Long Branch and Takoma Park.

Position: Lead Teacher, Camp Piney Branch (Summer 2026)

Location: Clifton Park Baptist Church, Long Branch – Silver Spring, MD

Schedule: July 27–August 14, 2026 | 9:00am–2:00pm (Staff: 8:30am–2:30pm)

Compensation: $3,000 stipend for the 3‑week program

Reports to: Camp Director

Program Overview

Camp Piney Branch is a community-based summer enrichment program serving rising 1st–6th graders in the Long Branch community. The camp provides hands‑on learning, outdoor exploration, recreation, and daily breakfast and lunch in a safe, nurturing environment.

Organization Summary

CHEER is a community-based nonprofit serving Long Branch and Takoma Park. We strengthen community health, housing stability, youth development, and resident leadership by supporting community‑driven goals and reducing inequities.

Position Summary

The Lead Teacher provides instructional leadership for an assigned age group, ensuring high‑quality programming, safety, and positive youth development. This role collaborates closely with the Camp Director, teachers, and counselors to deliver engaging indoor and outdoor activities that support campers’ physical, social, and emotional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver daily lessons, activities, and enrichment experiences.
• Lead organized indoor/outdoor games, arts and crafts, and social‑emotional learning activities.
• Supervise campers to ensure safety, engagement, and positive behavior.
• Mentor and support the assigned Camp Counselor.
• Lead and supervise campers during weekly field trips and special events.
• Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and structured environment for all youth.
• Prepare weekly lesson/activity plans in advance.

Desired Characteristics

• Friendly, energetic, and passionate about working with children.
• Creative and enthusiastic about building a new summer program.
• Confident in inspiring youth and fostering community pride.
• Flexible, proactive, and solutions‑oriented.
• Strong communication skills with youth, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children from diverse cultures (bilingual preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of experience planning and implementing youth activities.
• Experience in youth program development.
• Ability to commit to the full camp schedule and staff orientation.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Application Process

All candidates must complete a background check.