About Us The St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J) has been providing excellent health and cultural experiences for the entire community for over 140 years. We are hiring for a Camp Director Nat Koplar. 

Summary:

The Jewish Community Center (the J) has an opening for an Early Childhood Camp Director for Camp Nat Koplar for the 2024 Summer Camp Day Program. This is a seasonal position available at our Creve Coeur location. Camp runs Monday-Friday for 10 weeks, June 3 to August 9. In Camp Nat Koplar, campers are between the ages of 3 to 5 years. We provide traditional camp activities, such as swimming, arts and crafts, cooking, sports, Shabbat, and nature. Attendance is mandatory for staff orientation, May 28-June 3.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement and supervise summer program for Early Childhood children.
• Create camp schedule.
• Work with Day Camp Director.
• Assist Counselors in appropriately managing situations related to dysregulation.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate counselors throughout the summer.
• Define camp goals and plan programming to reflect those goals.
• Serve as lead staff person in administering the program.
• Make accommodations to activities as needed to allow the camper to fully participate.
• Develop procedures for camp operations including record keeping, carpool, swimming, and lunch.
• Maintain regular parent communications.
• Provide quality customer service at all times.

Qualifications:

• Must be available for the entire duration of camp (June 3-August 9).
• High School Diploma/GED required; College Degree preferred.
• Previous camp or childcare experience essential.
• Ability to relate to and communicate with one’s peer group, parents, as well as to campers age and skill levels.
• Ability to provide guidance, supervision, and engage with children and staff in an enthusiastic manner is required.
• Ability to teach and lead activities is required.
• Ability to assist campers in emergency situations, including fire, evacuation, illness, or injury.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
• Past Judaic experiences preferred.
• Must pass Family Care Registry Background screening and Finger-Print Background Check.

To learn more about the Jewish Community Center and all that we do, please visit our website: www.jccstl.org

The J is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the Department of Homeland Security's eVerify program.