NCE Summer Counselor

Summer Camp 2026

About our Counselors

NCE counselors are responsible for supervising and guiding children, ages 5-14, under the direction of their class instructors or coaches with activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, and STEM. They are passionate about kids' experiences at camp; organized, flexible and able to problem-solve; calm under pressure; able to keep children emotionally and physically safe; effective communicators with adults, fellow counselors and campers; hard working; and have experience working with children. Counselors are ultimately supervised by the Enrichment or Full Day Sports Camp Director.

About Newton Community Education

Our mission is to build a strong, inclusive community through learning, enrichment, and connection. We are a self-sustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools, are dedicated to lifelong learning and are committed to providing access for all youth of all abilities, races, language backgrounds, genders, and income levels.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience working with children, preferably in a recreational setting
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Able to receive and implement feedback from NCE staff members
• Positive, collaborative, and flexible
• Ability to commit to full duration of work
• Consistent, reliable and punctual
• Able to maintain attention and a high level of energy or excitement for extended periods of time ? Clean CORI/SORI/fingerprint background check

Essential Job Duties

Campers and Program

• Available to participate in the mandatory NCE summer staff orientation on Saturday, June 20, 2026, and any other planning meetings leading up to camp
• Always ready to create a fun, engaging and safe space for all campers
• Actively support activities of the specific camp (e.g. STEM, sports, visual arts) ? Arrive 15 minutes before the start of camp each day (8:15am) and stay, if needed, for 15 minutes after the day ends (3:45pm)

Safety and Procedures

• Be familiar with NCE Summer Camp handbook; ensure that camp regulations and NCE policies, including protocols for check-in, drop-off, attendance, and lunch processes, are followed ? NCE is a phone free camp. Counselors must model adherence to cell phone rules at all times. ? Timely and appropriate communication of incidents and accidents
• Seek assistance of Summer Enrichment Director, Summer Program Coordinator and/or NCE Central Staff as appropriate
• Oversee respectful use of facilities

Pay Rate:

$15-19/hour, based on experience and skill set

Typical daily camp hours: 8:15-3:45 pm. Counselors are paid based on attendance. If you are unable to work, you will not be paid for the day. You will be paid for breaks and lunch. The final hourly rate will be communicated by the Summer Program Coordinator

Equal Opportunity Employer

Newton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newton Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class as protected by law. The Newton Public Schools places a high value on diversity and active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and staff. Any individual needing assistance in applying for any opening should contact the district human resources office.

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