Jewish Culture Coordinator
New Country Day Camp
Description
New Country Day Camp is an open-tent community that celebrates and sustains joyful, outdoor summer experiences where all can thrive. We maintain a proud legacy as a Jewish camp, comprised of a multicultural community, representing and celebrating the heartbeat of NYC. We build meaningful connections with ourselves, each other, and the natural world around us through innovative programming that is rooted in Jewish tradition and guided by universal values.
New Country Day Camp is a 7-week, outdoor summer camp for campers in kindergarten-8th grade. NCDC operates M-F, 8am-5pm, and provides transportation for staff and campers to and from our campgrounds on Staten Island via multiple locations throughout Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. NCDC is a neurodiverse camp community, and all staff members are responsible for supporting neurodivergent and neurotypical campers and staff to have successful summers.
The Jewish Culture Coordinator will play a pivotal role in the development, implementation, and execution of Jewish programming on the grounds at New Country Day Camp. The Jewish Culture Coordinator utilizes the NCDC mission, values, and Jewish ethos to generate and support Jewish initiatives and programming.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-Camp Planning
Consult with various members of the leadership team on the development of the New Country Day Camp Curriculum Guide and visibility of Jewish Initiatives
Develop and support with leading staff training session(s) on Shabbat/ Jewish Programming at camp
Submit lesson plans for all program varieties (Division-wide, cohort, inclement weather) to supervisor and consultants
Attend any necessary pre-camp meetings leading up to the summer
Program Management
Teach weekly, Division-wide Jewish Programming Blocks, incorporating activities that give meaning to NCDC values and seasonal theme.
Develop and execute 30–40-minute activities for groups of ~30 campers at a time grouped by age and inclusive of varying needs and abilities
Create and implement alternative programming for activity periods as needed (e.g. absent Program Staff, schedule adjustments, etc.)
Develop, execute, and lead portions of weekly Shabbat celebrations
Where possible/appropriate, utilize music or other creative modalities as a means of engaging campers and staff in NCDC Jewish Curriculum
Be actively involved in the development and implementation of NCDC Maccabi Games (color war) and other specialty programming (e.g. Tu B’av holiday programming)
Execute inclement weather programming as needed over the summer
Leadership and Staff Supervision
Uphold commitment to prioritizing the Jewish curriculum at camp throughout the summer
Support the general execution of the camp day-to-day as needed
Support NCDC staff in overseeing the throughline of Jewish throughout each week
Act as resource for all staff in implementing the Jewish curriculum at camp
Attend weekly Program Staff meetings and act as resource for the Program Staff to incorporate the theme into their lesson plans
Task manage counselors and develop clear roles for them during programming
Model professional behavior for campers and other staff at all times
Maintain and exhibit a role of leadership at all times as a member of NCDC’s Key Staff
Establish and promote a commitment to the values, mission, and vision of New Country Day Camp
Be present at all days of orientation, camp and staff meetings during the camp season
Compensation
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years of experience working with elementary school-age children
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience required
Professional-level experience in the field of Jewish Education
Previous experience as a supervisor or mentor preferred
Excellent organizational and oral communication skills
Ability to successfully interact with children and colleagues of diverse cultural and social backgrounds
Fast learner with ability to work independently and collaboratively
How to Apply
Reach out to NCDC Director Mallory Stehle at Newcountry@14streety.org with any questions.