Position Title: Early Childhood Lead Camp Instructor

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Position Overview 
Pasadena Waldorf School (PWS) is seeking an Early Childhood (EC) Lead Camp Instructor for our seasonal break camps. This role will lead 5-26 campers from preschool and kindergarten in themed lessons, projects, and activities. They will work closely with the EC Camp Assistant and have on-site support from the Out-of- School Programs Coordinator.

Reports to: Out-of-School Programs Coordinator and EC Site Director (indirectly)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, develop, and implement the camp theme of the week through various lessons and programs.

  • Lead and facilitate various camp activities, such as educational projects, arts and crafts, music and movement, and nature exploration.

  • Establish a daily schedule and rhythm for campers.

  • Promote an inclusive, supportive, and respectful camp environment and community.

  • Maintain the safety and wellbeing of campers and follow proper safety protocols and procedures.

Qualifications:

  • Background check clearance required.

  • High School diploma or GED required, bachelor’s degree preferred, commensurate work experience considered.

  • Early childhood basic care course credits required (institution may vary).

  • Pediatric and adult first aid/CPR certification required.

  • 1 year of teaching experience (preschool or kindergarten) preferred.

  • Punctuality and ability to follow a set daily schedule.

  • Adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the PWS Employee Handbook 2024-2025.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with the Out-of-School Programs Coordinator and the EC Camp Assistant, take initiative, and represent the School in a professional manner. 

Compensation: 

  • This is a seasonal, exempt/salaried position working 32.5 hours per week.

  • This position is ineligible for benefits.

  • Pay scale: $168.00 per day/$840.00 per week.

  • Daily schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 3:30PM, with a 30-minute unpaid meal break.

  • End time may vary depending on camper dismissal, classroom clean-up, and prep-time for the next workday.

Physical Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods. The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; stand and walk; bend/stoop/twist/squat/kneel; fine motor manipulation. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Anything over the weight limit should be done as a two-person lift or with a mechanical lift. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will spend time indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, various tools and machinery used by the on-site maintenance teams may be loud for those with sensitive hearing.

Pasadena Waldorf School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.  

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact the HR/Payroll Manager to request assistance. This policy applies to all recruiting and hiring practices, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, professional development, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and are not intended to include every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.  

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