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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable

Discovery Counselor

Salary: $3,800

Type of Position:

Job Type:
In-person

Application Post Date:

Link to Posting

About Our Organization

Usdan opens up a world for children to joyfully express their creativity and develop their artistic skills. Each summer, Usdan brings professional teachers and artists — actors, directors, playwrights, painters, sculptors, musicians, composers, dancers, poets, and novelists — to teach and collaborate with our campers, ages 5 to 18. Set on 140 acres of natural beauty in Wheatley Heights, Long Island, NY. Usdan is a safe, welcoming place within which campers have the freedom to build new friendships, explore nature, develop personal independence, and have fun, alongside their art making.

Job Position Summary

Over an 8- week camp season, Counselors are assigned to a group of campers for each 1-, 4-, or 8- week session. Counselors remain with their groups throughout the camp day to provide the campers with necessary supervision and care in addition to supporting Lead Teachers during classes.

Roles & Responsibilities

Counselors are responsible for the following:

  • In some cases working with a co-counselor;
  • Working with assigned, consistent group of campers (18 campers per group maximum, depending on age) throughout the day;
  • Meeting campers at the beginning of the camp day and assisting with their dismissal at the end of the camp day;
  • Escorting an assigned group of campers to all scheduled activities and classes throughout the day; – Participating in classes with the campers and providing support to Lead Teachers;
  • Supervising campers during snack time, lunch time, and on the way to and from the bathrooms and the nurse;
  • Providing activities and engaging campers during the extended break between lunchtime and classes;
  • Ensuring student safety throughout the day;
  • Communicating with the Department Coordinator or Chair about student needs and behaviors; and
  • Attending training sessions.

The Director of Education, Department Chair or Coordinator may assign additional supporting responsibilities. Counselors work with a team of arts and education professionals to support a diverse body of students.

How to Apply

Applicants should apply for the role through this link at the bottom of this page.

USDAN CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS A/K/A USDAN SUMMER CAMP FOR THE ARTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. WE WELCOME APPLICANTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO APPLY THEIR UNIQUE BACKGROUNDS, PERSPECTIVES, SKILLS AND TALENTS TO FOSTER AN OPEN, COOPERATIVE, AND DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT WHERE EMPLOYEES AND USDAN ALIKE CAN THRIVE. ALL EMPLOYMENT IS DECIDED ON THE BASIS OF QUALIFICATIONS, MERIT, AND BUSINESS NEED.