About Léman:Léman Manhattan is the only independent school in Lower Manhattan serving students from 12 months through Grade 12, offering a rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB)Programme in one of the world’s most dynamic educational environments. Consistently ranked among New York’s top private schools by Niche (#29 K–12, #5 Arts, #3 Boarding, #3 Diversity), Léman is also NYC’s only boarding school and the first private school to achieve acceptances to all Ivy League institutions within its first decade of graduates. Our community represents over 130 countries, fostering a global perspective and inclusive culture. Blending distinguished tradition with cuttingedge innovation, Léman prepares students for the rapidly evolving college and career landscape—guided by our mission: “Each student, future prepared.” Main Purpose of Role: This role is part of Léman Manhattan’s vibrant, collaborative learning community, which delivers an engaging and academically rigorous program for all students. Each employee demonstrates a commitment to antibias and antiracism work and to fostering an inclusive learning community. As an international school with a global outlook, Léman Manhattan utilizes the International Baccalaureate Programme's philosophy to equip students with the knowledge and skills to become thoughtful, engaged leaders. As a school community, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, belonging, and justice, and to holding ourselves accountable for addressing harm, repairing relationships, and continuing to learn together. Key Responsibilities: (The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role)
Attend precamp meetings
Create thoughtful, enjoyable, age appropriate activities for the campers
Endeavor to incorporate weekly themes into your program planning
Work with Director/Assistant Director regarding supplies/ordering needs
Create and maintain a positive, structured classroom culture at your activity; keep classroom/area orderly and respect the spaces you are using
Help ensure that groups are following the schedule; start and end class according to schedule
Ensure that all camp safety protocols are being followed
Serve as an ongoing positive presence within camp through your interactions with campers and other staff, your language, general appearance and behavior
Perform other tasks to support the program as assigned by Director/Assistant Director
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required
Masters degree preferred
Experience:
At least 2 years of experience working with children in a school, camp, or similar setting
Fluency at the activity to which you are assigned; preferred that candidate has taught this activity before (examples: Swimming, sports, STEM, art, music, capoeira, martial arts, etc.)
Preferred that candidates have worked at and attended summer camp settings previously
