Early Childhood Educators & Counselors
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What you'll do
- Support a nurturing, engaging classroom or camp group environment
- Build relationships with children through play, curiosity, and care
- Participate in outdoor activities, water play, and nature exploration
- Collaborate with co-teachers, counselors, and leadership
- Help maintain a safe, organized, and joyful environment
What they're looking for
- Age 16+ (counselor roles)
- Enthusiasm, responsibility, and a willingness to learn
- Comfort being outdoors for much of the day
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience with young children preferred (for educator roles)
- Jewish knowledge/experience is a plus, but not required
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
SUMMER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS & COUNSELORS (Ages 16+)
Temple Shalom Nursery School (TSNS)
ABOUT US
Temple Shalom Nursery School (TSNS) is a play-based, nature-rich early childhood program serving children ages 18 months to 5 years. Rooted in Jewish values—community, kindness, respect, curiosity, and justice—we create a warm, inclusive environment where children, families, and educators thrive.
Our summer program brings all of this to life in a joyful, outdoor-centered camp experience.
OUR PROGRAM EMPHASIZES
- Outdoor learning and play every day
- Nature-based exploration (gardening, water play, animals)
- Child-led, play-based experiences
- Creativity, connection, and summer joy
- Strong, supportive team culture
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking enthusiastic Summer Educators and Counselors (ages 16+) to join our team for an 8-week program (June 22–August 14), with full-time and part-time positions available.
This role is ideal for:
- Experienced educators looking for meaningful summer work (with the potential to continue into the school year)
- High school and college students (16+) who love working with young children
- Anyone energized by play, creativity, and being outside
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support a nurturing, engaging classroom or camp group environment
- Build relationships with children through play, curiosity, and care
- Participate in outdoor activities, water play, and nature exploration
- Collaborate with co-teachers, counselors, and leadership
- Help maintain a safe, organized, and joyful environment
QUALIFICATIONS
- Age 16+ (counselor roles)
- Experience with young children preferred (for educator roles)
- Enthusiasm, responsibility, and a willingness to learn
- Comfort being outdoors for much of the day
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Jewish knowledge/experience is a plus, but not required
COMPENSATION
- $18–$29/hour, based on experience and role
WHY TSNS FOR THE SUMMER?
- Spend your days outside, playing and connecting
- Be part of a warm, supportive, and collaborative team
- Gain meaningful experience in early childhood education
- Opportunity to continue into the school year for interested candidates
Join us for a summer that is playful, purposeful, and deeply connected—for children and educators alike.
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