Future Leaders Counselor/Junior Counselor

Who we are: Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses - one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan.
What is essential about working at our school: The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities, and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives, and see the world beyond the self.
We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.
FIeldston Future Leaders Camp: The Fieldston Summer Camps have created valuable summer experiences for both campers and instructors! We are a six-week summer day camp for rising PreK through 8th-grade children. Both morning and afternoon sessions specifically cater to each camper’s interests. Fieldston Future Leaders Camp is a nurturing and safe environment filled with a fun and exciting way of learning. We have a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, math, and design-based programming that is experiential and project-based. All of our programs cater to leadership development, confidence building, and creativity because we recognize that each child has the potential to make an impact on the world.
Does this philosophy of a progressive camp resonate with you? Fieldston Future Leaders is currently recruiting qualified counselors and junior counselors to work June 24, 2022-August 5, 2022.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support youth development through camp activities.
• Support camp instructors.
• Effectively develop a positive rapport with participants.
• Maintain safety and confidentiality.
• Supervise campers during program hours to ensure camper safety.
• Development positive relationships with peers and participants.
• Motivate campers with effective communication.
• Must know and adhere to site specific safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and notify the supervisor of any hazardous issues.
• Participate in professional development, including pre-program training.
• Ability to take constructive criticism.
• Must attend staff meetings as assigned.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications for Counselors:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or some college level coursework.
• Must have experience working with elementary or middle school age students.
• Counselor experience strongly preferred.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Respect for diversity.
• Ability to inspire and motivate.
• CPR/First Aid Certifications or the ability to obtain one.
• Flexible team player, with the ability, and willingness to work with adolescents, staff, and families.
• Ability to be a mentor and be a resource to campers, staff, families and embrace/foster cultural inclusiveness.
• Inspire through creativity and able to bring these talents to the camp.

Qualifications for Junior Counselors:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have some experience working with elementary or middle School age students.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Respect for diversity.
• Ability to inspire and motivate.
• CPR/First Aid Certifications or the ability to obtain one.
• Flexible team player, with the ability, and willingness to work with adolescents, staff, and families.
• Ability to be a mentor and be a resource to campers, staff, families and embrace/foster cultural inclusiveness.
• Inspire through creativity and able to bring these talents to the camp.

To apply: All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please submit a resume along with an email and phone contact information of three professional references.
EEO ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. ECFS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.