Job Description:
The Blake School seeks to hire energetic and
enthusiastic part-time and substitute camp counselors for its Spring
Break at Blake and Summer at Blake programs. Join the fun and
collaborative Summer at Blake team in a substitute or support role
working with Pre-K-8th grade level programs. Candidates should have
experience working in camps, early childhood and/or elementary
settings and maintain flexibility in a dynamic environment.
Schedules are flexible with opportunities for part-time
schedules Monday - Friday, 7:15am - 5:45pm, during programming times.
Day Camp at Blake serves over 200 weekly participants, ages 4-14
in grades Pre-K-8 on the Blake Hopkins campus. Candidates should be
available for employee training and preparation scheduled prior to
the start of camp.
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Spring Break at Blake dates: 3/18 - 3/29/2024
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Summer at Blake dates: 6/24 - 8/09/2024
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Employee training and retreat dates: 6/10 - 6/21/2024
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No programs dates: 6/19/2024, 7/04/2024 and 7/05/2024
Day Camp at Blake will take place on Blake’s Hopkins campus.
Transportation will be provided for all off-site excursions.
Counselors and program specialists report to the director to ensure
a safe, fun and nurturing environment for all participants.
The committee will begin the review of applications on Jan. 1.
The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12,
co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,331
bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area
communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of
facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages.
Blake’s mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically
challenging education in a diverse and supportive community
committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue
an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities,
preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as
community and global citizens. The school community is also guided
by its Commitment to Pluralism and core values.
The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all
individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national
origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual
orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or
economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of
these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families
and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse
community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we
recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a
success. EOE
