Position Summary:
Glenelg Country School is seeking qualified candidates to work in our Summer in the Country program. Glenelg Country School, located in Ellicott City, Maryland, sits on an idyllic 90-acre campus and provides camps each summer for children entering pre-kindergarten through tenth grade. The camps focus on a variety of interests, including STEM, sports, arts, basketball, cooking, adventure, nature, music, sewing, writing, chess, and more. Glenelg’s Summer in the Country camps runs June 16, 2025, through July 25, 2025, Monday – Friday. Extended Day Counselors are expected to work either a 7:30-9am (Before Care) shift or a 3:00-6:00 pm (After Care) shift, for an average of 7.5 hours per week, with the option of additional hours working both Before and After Care. Camp is closed on June 19 and July 4, 2025, due to the holidays.
It is the expectation that the extended day aid will thoughtfully engage with children, and assist the lead teacher with creating a fun, upbeat, and safe environment for all campers. They are responsible for supervising campers, assisting with planning activities, and participating through care, interaction, activities, and games. Candidates should have a desire to work in a fun, face-paced, child-friendly environment and the ability to work well as part of a team. Preference is given to those with experience in working with children or who are working toward training or a degree in the field of parks and recreation, childcare, child development, or education. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and have some experience working with children.
Compensation Range: $15.50 – $17.50 per hour. No benefits are associated with this position.
For consideration, interested candidates should submit a resume to summerprograms@glenelg.org.
For any questions, please contact our Youth & Membership Programs office at 410-531-8600, extension 2638 or email summerprograms@glenelg.org.