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
- Oversee organization and efficiency of daily camp operations
- Collaborate with Fisher Administration to operate camp
- Plan daily schedule
- Develop lesson plans with weekly themes
- Supervise staff of approximately 2 assistant counselors
- Responsible for approximately 40-50 children ages 5-6
- Coordinate and exercise fun and engaging daily activities
- Plan field trips to various locations around Denver
- Communicate daily with parents and caregivers
- Communicate and coordinate with DU resources for camp activities
- Plan and coordinate the preparation week (June 16-20); provide onboarding process to Assistant counselors.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
Required Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree-seeking program or higher
- CPR and First Aid Certified (Fisher will provide the training if needed)
- Medication Administration Certified (Fisher will provide the training if needed)
- Willingness to work with children in an inclusive environment
- Completing Mandatory Reporter online training
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous work experience working with preschoolers or prekindergartners in an early childhood group setting
- Knowledge and experience working with children who have special needs
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
- The first week (June 16-20, except for 6/19) is a preparation week.
- The schedule for this week is flexible and consists of up to 20 hours.
- The camp is from June 23 to August 8, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am-3:30 pm.
- We prefer to hire someone who can work through all seven weeks to maintain consistency for the children; however, days off with advance notice can be accommodated.
- There is 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.
