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Education Specialist at Summer Camp

Project Morry
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About us: Morry's Camp is a residential summer camp located in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Morry's Camp is the summer portion of the year round, non-profit, youth-development organization, Project Morry. We believe that summer camps provide youth with a unique opportunity for growing independence, self-discovery, and skill building. Our mission is to provide our youth access to these opportunities regardless of economic status.

About the position: Our Education Specialist plays a key role in supporting the education efforts of our program, as well as supporting the overall learning of the campers. Supported by the Education Coordinator, the Education Specialist spends the majority of their day creating and facilitating lessons that fulfill our program benchmarks. Additionally, they may provide tutoring to specific campers that require additional assistance. When they are not teaching, they support a group of campers along with their counselor team.

We are looking for someone who has an education background, and is pursuing a related education field degree. This individual should have a passion for literacy, and finding ways to teach content to campers in creative and accessible ways. Experience teaching and working with kids is required.

Responsibilities and expectations:

  • Create and facilitate lessons, ensuring that the content is accessible to campers based on their age group and ability.
  • Coordinate with the Education Coordinator on lessons and education resources.
  • Support the daily routines established for their group.
  • Communicate with counselor team and leadership consistently and effectively.

IF INTERESTED IN APPLYING, please fill out this short Interest Form so we can get in contact with more information! 

Interest Form Link: https://forms.gle/LW1YRQs3ezDngSoc7

Compensation: Counselors live on site for the duration of their contracted dates. Room and board is included in salary. Applicant should be available between June 14th through August 10th. The salary for this position is $2,250 plus $200 for completing the season.