Orientation Day June 8th 9:00-2:00. Camp is closed on June 19th , July 4th , and July 5th .
Summer at NCRC Counselor or Volunteer* Job Description
Counselors and volunteers at Summer at NCRC support teachers in creating a fun, engaging learning environment that nurtures the whole child and welcomes them to the NCRC community. Counselors follow the direction of the teachers to ensure their classroom promotes discovery, exploration, development, fun, and excitement. The following outlines expectations for counselors and volunteers at Summer at NCRC:
General
Work cooperatively as a member of your teaching team Participate in all camp activities with a smile and a positive attitude Be on time and maintain a good attendance record Attend Summer at NCRC Orientation on June 8th Bring a solution-oriented attitude to all problems Maintain a positive, happy attitude toward all members of the NCRC community Report to the Classroom Teachers on any issues pertaining to the students or classroom Classroom
Engage happily and constructively with children Assist in providing and maintaining a classroom environment that helps children feel emotionally comfortable and safe Assist in maintaining classroom organization and cleanliness. Help to display children's work; help keep all areas of the school looking nice Follow the direction of the teachers in guiding and redirecting children as necessary over the course of the camp day Curriculum
Assist in implementing engaging, child centered, play based curriculum for summer fun and learning Assist in undertaking art activities that emphasize the exploratory process rather than the product; minimize stencils and teacher-made cut-outs Please visit the Summer at NCRC website for more information. Direct any questions to Patrick Douville, the Director of Auxiliary Programs at . We hope to welcome you to our Summer at NCRC team.
Successful applicants for counselor positions will have;
Experience working at the Early Childhood Level, Availability for the entire 6 weeks of Summer at NCRC Progress toward a CDA, AA, or Bachelor's degree (plan to complete any of these within 2 years) A happy, congenial, cooperative nature An eagerness to join our vibrant community of learners and educators *Volunteer Positions are unpaid.
About National Child Research Center (NCRC)
National Child Research Center (NCRC), is a co-ed independent preschool located in the historic district of Cleveland Park in Washington, DC. Founded in 1928, NCRC is the oldest continuously operating preschool in the District of Columbia, serving children age 2 through Pre-Kindergarten. NCRC's highly skilled faculty uses research-based best practices to lead children in a play-based, emergent curriculum, creating a uniquely enriching and nurturing environment for young children and their families. NCRC's Mission: National Child Research Center nurtures the whole child - socially, emotionally, and intellectually - toward a lifelong love of learning. Informed by current research and continuing education, NCRC's exceptional faculty guide each student's unique development through a play-based, child-centered curriculum in a diverse, family-focused community, with a commitment to the inclusion of children who benefit from additional supports and adaptations. NCRC is accredited by AIMS, and is a member of AISGW, AIMS, NAIS, NAEYC.For more information about our school, visit
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