School Counselor, Grades 5-6, Community Schools Career Exploration Camp

Summer Career Exploration Camp Counselor

The counselor for the Summer Career Exploration Camp provides developmentally appropriate interdisciplinary career exploration experiences for students entering grades 5 and 6. Counselors will collaborate with teachers and community partners to plan and implement interdisciplinary learning experiences for students entering grades 5 and 6. Counselor will work with teachers to coordinate and support students to prepare a culminating student showcase and family event on the last day of camp. Experience at the elementary and/or middle level is preferred.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and facilitate completion of career interest inventories and other age appropriate career exploration tools.
• Plan and deliver daily standard-based lessons to support career exploration in alignment with NYS requirements for grades 5 and 6.
• Coordinate and support students to prepare a culminating student showcase and family event on the last day of camp.
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes strong student engagement.
• Collaborate with teachers, teaching assistants, and multiple community partners to create a robust camp experience for students.
• Participate in required curriculum planning, orientation sessions and staff meetings.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance.
• Follow all program policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.