Camp Director – Nature of STE(A)M Camp

East Bay School for Boys—an independent middle school for boys in Berkeley, CA—is looking for a Camp Director for EBSB’s Nature of STE(A)M Summer Camp for rising 4th-5th grade boys. Nature of STE(A)M runs for four weeks: June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 5-8 (4 day week), and July 11-15 from 9am-3pm, with Staff Training June 13, 14 & 15. The Camp Director will oversee the daily operations of the Nature of STE(A)M Summer Camp, direct a small team of Instructor(s) and Counselors, lead and manage instruction of the STE(A)M and outdoor curriculum, co-develop curriculum with the Summer Programs Director, communicate with parents and publicly represent the camp, and generally oversee the safety and wellbeing of all campers. The Camp Director will report to the Summer Programs Director.

Duties specific to this position include:

– Direct and oversee the daily operations and activities of the camp. Hold responsibility for curriculum & instruction, team management, scheduling, supplies coordination, and all campers’ safety & wellbeing.
– Manage team and lead regular team meetings. Delegate and foster professional development and positive relationships amongst camp staff. Coordinate with the Summer Programs Director as needed.
– Co-design and implement an outdoor STE(A)M curriculum. Support Summer Programs Director in development and implementation of lessons, projects and activities. Integrate EBSB’s principles for engendering engaging, thoughtful and courageous young men into camp curriculum.
– Lead and coordinate facilitation of all camp activities. Includes all STE(A)M curriculum, outdoor activities, projects, games and breaks. Ensure that every camper has a meaningful, educational and successful experience at camp as best as possible.
– Coordinate needed supplies and equipment for all camp activities. Coordinate needed supplies and repairs with Instructor(s) and Summer Programs Director as needed.
– Secure the safety and wellbeing of all campers. Hold responsibility for emergency contacts, information and on-site medication. Ensure physical safety and emotional well-being for all campers.
– Create an inclusive camp community. Incorporate identity-safe and anti-bias educational practices that allows a multitude of perspectives to be heard and respected.

In addition, we ask Camp & EF Program Directors to do the following:

– Participate in camp and curriculum design meetings before camp launch.
– Attend mandatory three-day training in preparation for camp (dates to be determined).
– Effectively communicate with a diverse parent body as needed.

Desired qualifications specific to this position include:

– At least two years experience as an educator and/or in a leadership position at a youth camp.
– Experience teaching or leading activities in science, engineering, technology, arts, math and/or the outdoors.
– Experience teaching or managing elementary age children.

Interested candidates should submit a résumé and cover letter to camp@ebsfb.org.

Tagged as: K-12, K-6