The Co-op School was founded in 2003 by a group of parents who saw the need for a high-quality and affordable preschool option in the Clinton Hill and Fort Greene neighborhoods. Since then, the Co-op School has matured from a small, parent-run playgroup to a fully staffed and licensed non-profit school.
After residing in two prior homes in Clinton Hill, The Co-op School moved into 87 Irving Place in the fall of 2009. In 2011, The Co-op School launched the first kindergarten class of its elementary program at 40 Brevoort Place. In 2019, we opened our doors at 644 Gates Avenue in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood—in a 3,500-square-foot building with a double-height gym, a rooftop library, and two playgrounds—housing our preschool, lower school, and middle school students under one roof.

OUR MISSION
The mission of The Co-op School is to inspire passion and teach children to become protagonists in their own educational journey by fostering their innate sense of curiosity and creativity. The Co-op School facilitates joyful learning through a unique and rigorous constructivist approach that listens to and honors the individual interests and strengths of each child. The Co-op School doesn’t just belong to the students and educators but extends to the family community as a whole. It belongs to those who participate in it and is a more resilient and creative place because of it.

JOB SUMMARY
The Co-op School is seeking committed Summer Camp Assistant Counselors to join our team from July 5th - August 12th. The hours are from 8:45am - 3:15pm Monday through Friday. We are looking for someone who possesses the following skills and qualities:

• Passionate about working with children

• A commitment to working with students ages 2- 7

• Experience working with children

• Ideal candidate has or will have a degree in education

• Enthusiasm for the opportunities and challenges inherent in working with children

• A positive attitude and flexible approach

The duties of the position are as outlined below:

• Work with the Director of Auxiliary Programs and Summer Camp to ensure the Co-op School’s mission and values are upheld inside and outside the classroom
• Work with the Director of Auxiliary Programs and Summer Camp and Counselors to ensure that the Co-op School maintains a healthy and safe environment in which the children can learn, play, and grow
• Responsible for the daily operation of the summer camp program
• Implementing an age-appropriate curriculum that embodies literacy and math skills, art, music, and movement
• Lead activities during instruction time and play
• Display current projects around the classroom
• Responsible for maintaining a tidy classroom and playspaces
• Work with the Director of Auxiliary Programs and Summer Camp and Counselors to ensure that all families and children are warmly greeted during drop off and pick up
• Assist the Director of Auxiliary Programs and Summer Camp and Counselors in fostering an open forum of communication between the staff and Co-op families
• Assist the Director of Auxiliary Programs and Summer Camp and Counselors in maintaining a positive environment for other counselors and staff members
• Attend and complete all training required by the State Licensing Board outlined by the Department of Health or Department of Education

Hourly Rate: $22.00/Hour

Level: Full Time

Start Date: ASAP

This Position reports directly to the Director of Auxiliary Programs and Summer Camp


TO APPLY:

• Send your resume to the Director of Human Resources, Evelyn@thecoopschool.org

The Co-op School COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:
We appreciate your interest in employment at The Co-op School. We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination is required.

The Co-op School is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, citizenship, national origin or ancestry, religion or religious practices, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Our policy extends to all employment practices including but not limited to, hiring, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, lay-offs, and termination.