Preschool Summer Camp Leader

Love kids, laughter, and a little controlled chaos? This is your role! Everwood Day Camp is seeking teachers, paraprofessionals, and college students exploring a career in early childhood education for our Preschool Group Leader role. You'll work with our youngest campers, ages 3-5, in our Turtle Division. Because what else do tiny humans with backpacks look like? As a Preschool Group Leader, you'll navigate a group of up to 15 Pre-K to Kindergarten campers through their day, from instructional swim lessons to special events, nature activities, and sports. Let's be honest—changing out of a wet bathing suit can be tricky, and you'll be there to guide them through it all! You'll work alongside 1-2 counselors, supporting and mentoring them, while receiving guidance and feedback from a Division Leader, often a seasoned teacher. Spend your summer immersed in 70 acres of woods, fields, cabins, and a beautiful lake, inspiring curiosity, confidence, and joy in your campers. Come join our vibrant and diverse team of leaders and make this summer truly unforgettable!

DATES, HOURS, AND PAY 8

30am to 4:00pm (this includes a 30-minute break per day) June 22nd to August 21st (9 weeks preferred - flexible start date) Monday to Friday each, off July 3rd Salary is $4387.50 for 9 weeks of work. Free camper tuition for 2 children ($14,700 value) Paid Staff Training (additional $200 total) Tuesday June 2nd 4:30-9pm, Sunday June 7th 9am-4:30pm, and Saturday June 13th 10:30am-5pm. All training will have meals provided. Extra income can be made (up to $1320), working as a Bus Counselor or Extended Day staff.

LOCATION

Sharon, Massachusetts - but with free bus transportation from all over MA! (Boston, Brookline, Somerville, Newton, Milton, Needham, Wellesley, Franklin, and more!) Housing is not included.

IDEAL CANDIDATES

Teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, caregivers, education majors, psychology students, social work students, or future school counselors exploring careers working with young children Able to support campers through everyday challenges like transitions, homesickness, sharing, bathroom routines, and changing for swim The kind of person who sees magic in mud kitchens, nature walks, camp songs, and tiny backpacks

ABOUT EVERWOOD DAY CAMP

At Everwood Day Camp, campers and staff grow together through unforgettable summers. Our "5 Star Points" camp values serve as the foundation for all areas of learning: Teamwork, Friendship, Independence, Integrity, and Inspiration. Campers explore sports, arts, adventure, and waterfront fun, while staff gain real leadership experience, build lifelong friendships, and make a lasting impact. It's a place where everyone learns, plays, and creates memories that last a lifetime. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and affirming community for all members of our staff. As part of this commitment we offer affinity lunches throughout the summer, creating space for connection, support, and shared experiences. Everwood Day Camp is an outdoor focused summer camp featuring many physically demanding activities on land and water. Staff members are regularly required to walk, hike and otherwise move in woods, fields, beaches, and lakes. To perform the job, each staff member of Everwood Day Camp must be physically able to travel around a large rural environment (fields, woods, beach, etc.) over uneven ground on a regular basis. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM?

Apply by filling out our New Staff Interest Form at everwooddaycamp.com, or send an email directly to our Assistant Director of Staff, Taylor Gagnon, at taylor@everwooddaycamp.com

Pay:

$2,000.00 - $2,150.00 per month

Benefits:

Referral program Tuition reimbursement Application Question(s): How many years of childcare experience do you have? How many years of experience do you have working specifically with children ages 3-5 years old? How comfortable are you helping tiny humans with daily living routines (changing clothes, bathroom routines, managing big emotions, etc.)?

Work Location:

In person