Schoolhouse of Wonder Year Round Lead Camp Counselor Durham, NC · Cary, NC · Chapel Hill, NC · Full time

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Schoolhouse of Wonder is an award-winning North Carolina nonprofit that creates kind, curious, and confident kids through nature-based outdoor adventures. We run year-round day camps, field trips, and leadership training programs for 5-17 year olds across four Triangle locations.

General Responsibilities 

Field Staff are expected to:

• Safeguard the physical, emotional, and intellectual safety of campers and students. Model Schoolhouse values like kindness, curiosity, and empathy. Patiently process conflict and disagreements.
• Participate in all aspects of programs using Schoolhouse methodologies. Actively engage participants and deliver consistent and exceptional supervision of children. Be a good example and role model at all times. Play the games, sing the songs, wade in the river, hide in the leaves, build forts, and enthusiastically join inon all aspects of our programs.
• Communicate with participants, their families, and other Schoolhouse staff. Create established lines of communication built on trust and empathy.
• Provide exemplary adherence to Schoolhouse’s values, policies, and procedures.
• Create and deliver activities. Partner with your team to create and run high-quality, exciting, nature-based activities and schedules.
• Prepare for programs. Take part in training and staff meetings. Prepare materials, create schedules, set up and break down programs, and clean and maintain program spaces.
• Set an excellent example in teaching and behavior management methods, work ethic, and attitude.
• Serve as a resource to other Schoolhouse staff in areas of special knowledge or interest.
• Mentor staff through giving and receiving feedback, modeling behavior, and creating a culture of growth. 
• Be a leader. Run the games, tell the stories, and manage the group. Use and model behavior management techniques. Stay on schedule and manage your time. Create a culture of physical and emotional safety.
• Participate in marketing and promotional strategies and Schoolhouse events as requested.
• Professional Development. Work with your supervisor to create a professional development plan. This includes continuing education and familiarity with best practices.
• Elsewhere as needed. This list highlights major parts of Field Staff responsibilities, but there are plenty of other parts to the job!

Please Apply If You...

• Are a high school graduate or equivalent, and are at least 18 years of age by your first day of work
• Are kind, curious, and confident with a “can-do” attitude
• Have exceptional mentoring skills, including effective communication, enthusiasm, resourcefulness, sense of humor, self-control, and patience
• Have great verbal, interpersonal, and listening communication skills
• Desire a cooperative, team-oriented work atmosphere
• Have experience working with children and want to mentor them to find and be their best selves
• Are able and willing to accept and effectively act on feedback and guidance
• Have a passion for the outdoors and are comfortable working in the outdoors in all kinds of weather
• Are committed to Schoolhouse's mission and values
• Take your work seriously but yourself, not so much

We require current pediatric and adult CPR and First Aid certification by the first day of work. We accept certifications from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI). We also require our staff to be up-to-date on their measles vaccinations or have an official exemption.

Qualified women, minorities, and bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are encouraged to apply. We are fully invested in creating a supportive environment for all marginalized groups including women, people of color, and LGBT+ people by promoting community collaboration within our organization.

 

Schoolhouse of Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.

About Schoolhouse of Wonder

Founded in 1989, Schoolhouse of Wonder’s mission is to create kind, curious, and confident kids through nature-based outdoor adventures. We seek to achieve this mission through year-round, outdoor day camps, curriculum-aligned field trips, and leadership training for teenagers.

These core values guide our behavior and help us make decisions:

• Empathy. We prioritize relationships and build connection. Everyone deserves to be witnessed, heard, and respected.
• Accountability. We take responsibility for our actions. We are grateful for the chance to learn and grow from successes and failures.
• Belonging. We value community - embracing each person for who they are and welcoming differences.
• Growth. We teach self-awareness, model kind confidence, and encourage independence.
• Curiosity. In nature, we're all students. Life should be filled with adventures and a sense of wonder.

More information about Schoolhouse of Wonder is available at schoolhouseofwonder.org. A full position description is available upon request. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.