Fisher Early Learning Center’s Kindergarten Camp is designed for kids ages 4-6 who have graduated from Fisher Early Learning Center and will enter kindergarten in the fall of 2025. Camp is a great way for children to experience their transition out of Fisher and into kindergarten. Camp provides them with a fun atmosphere to meet new friends who were in different Pre K classes at Fisher, as well as practice some skills associated with going to kindergarten. (carrying a backpack, bringing a lunch, etc.) Kindergarten camp is full of fun daily activities including:
- Walks around the DU campus
- Picnic lunches
- Field games at the Ritchie Center
- “Water Days”
- In-house visits from outside providers
Essential Functions
- Manage a group of approximately 10 children ages 5-6 under the supervision of Lead Counselors
- Work alongside staff of approximately another counselors and 1 lead counselor
- Assist Lead Counselors with daily camp operations
- Adhere to daily and weekly schedule
- Implement lesson plans with weekly themes
- Lead fun and engaging daily activities
- Communicate daily with parents and caregivers
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
Required Qualifications
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalency
- Must be 17 years or older at the time of employment
- CPR and First Aid Certified (Fisher will arrange and pay for your certification if it’s not up to date)
- Willingness to work with children in an inclusive environment
- Completing Mandatory Reporter online training
Preferred Qualifications
- Enrolled in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree-seeking program
- Previous work experience working with preschoolers or prekindergartner
Working Environment
- Preschool classroom environment. Frequent outdoor excursions expected. Unexpected interruptions occur often; stress level is moderate to high; Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
- Must be able to push, pull or lift 50 lbs
Work Schedule
- Orientation and onboarding training will be provided under the guidance of the Lead counselors during the first week (June 16-20/except for 6/19).
- The schedule for this preparation week is flexible and may consist of up to 20 hours.
- The Lead Counselors will communicate needs and schedule for this week.
- The camp is from June 23 to August 8, Monday-Friday, 8:30 to 3:30 pm.
- We prefer to hire someone who can work through all 7 weeks to maintain consistency for children; however, days off with advance notice can be accommodated.
- No camp on June 19 and July 4.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement & Notice of Background Check
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information, please see the University of Denver’s Non-Discrimination Statement.
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. These are required for all part-time, full-time and student employee hires.
