Vacation Program Teacher in Watertown, Massachusetts at German International School Boston

Vacation Program (Camp) Teachers provide a range of enrichment opportunities, adventure, and fun to our preschool, elementary, and middle school students. Camp Teachers are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and fun environment during GISB vacation programming. The typical schedule for the summer camp is Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, or 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Program weeks include one week in February, one week in October, two weeks in April, and four weeks in July.

Expectations

• Create a structured, safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
• Build strong relationships with students and support their social and emotional development
• Foster a positive culture that promotes respect, responsibility, and belonging

Responsibilities

• You will work under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Co-Curricular Programs
• Planning and leading a themed week (of your choice with your co-teacher) of activities such as arts & crafts, cooking, and science
• Maintaining safety and hygiene standards and executing vacation programming procedures under the direction of the Assistant Director
• Handling injuries and any first aid issues according to GISB procedures
• Execute GISB emergency procedures safely
• Leading and supervising field trips
• Creating a fun, respectful, inclusive and safe environment
• Other duties as assigned

Must-haves

• Experience working with children aged 3 - 10
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Resilience and empathy
• Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check

Nice-to-haves

• German language skills are helpful but not required, as we do work to foster a bilingual environment
• CPR Certification- if needed that will be provided at a session before the Summer Program begins. If you are not able to attend the session, you will need to acquire the certification independently before the program begins

German International School Boston is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: race; color; religion; national origin; genetic information; ancestry; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship status; veteran status; military service; application for military service; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. The School will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.