Work at Camp Hudson
Hello! We’re so glad you're here! Summers at Hudson Lab School are magical. We limit the number of campers so that the teachers, builders and mentors who work at Camp Hudson can play alongside campers and build amazing creative projects together!
We are looking for a rare breed of maker/ builder/ listener/ explorer who is as comfortable with their craft as they are with navigating the social emotional needs of six-year-olds. We are looking for candidates with experience in open-ended learning environments and the challenges they present. It is essential that you firmly believe children are already whole people with important things to say.
We seek to create a well-rounded group and are as eager to talk to bombastic makers as we are to talk to educators with 35 years of experience. We are as eager to talk to master storytellers that can handle a crowd as we are to talk to quiet listeners who will take the time to get to know the shyest camper. We welcome you to apply and join our creative and collaborative team!
The Details
The camp environment is demanding, requiring intense dedication and work ethic from each staff member. Depending on the time of summer or the specific week or day, the needs of camp and resulting staff hours may vary.
Paid training, setup and cleanup days will be held on Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, and on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
Camp runs from July 1 – Aug 16. Work is from Monday – Friday, starts at 8:45 am and finishes at 4 pm. We will be closed for the July 4 holiday. If you are only available for a subset of the summer, we encourage you to still apply.
Job Location: Hastings-on-Hudson in Westchester, just 40 minutes from Grand Central in NYC
Benefit: Applicants with children are able to take advantage of a combination subsidized camp tuition and partial salary.
Job Requirements
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There will be 4 paid curriculum development sessions spaced at mutually agreed upon times in the month leading up to camp; the expectation is about two hours per session.
Staff meetings will be held during regular work hours to keep us on the same page and create space for stories and new ideas.
Instructor salary of $25 per hour may vary based on experience; applicants with children are able to take advantage of a combination subsidized camp tuition and partial salary.
PLease see the full Job Description here.
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• Must be 17+ years old
• Experience working with kids ages 4-11
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to engage with children, their parents, and HLS team members in a welcoming, friendly, and professional manner
• Punctual and reliable
• Flexible: Every plan is a starting place and subject to change
• Patient and calm under pressure; able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow and implement safety guidelines
• Counselor salary of $15 per hour may vary based on experience
• Please see full Job Description here.
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• 14-16 years old with previous experience working with kids.
• Experience working with kids ages 4-11
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to engage with children, their parents, and HLS team members in a welcoming, friendly, and professional manner
• Punctual and reliable
• Flexible: Every plan is a starting place and subject to change
• Patient and calm under pressure; able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow and implement safety guidelines
• CIT pay will be a combination of stipend and volunteer hours
• Please see full Job Description here.
Hudson Lab School seeks diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In admission and employment policies and practices, in financial aid and loan programs, and in all its educational programs, HLS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, and any other protected categories under applicable law. Hudson Lab School strives to have its faculty and student body reflect the diversity of the world in which we exist. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
