Job Description

Summer Camp Unit Head

Bank Street School for Children (BSC) - Children's Programs

Start Date: June 17, 2026

Role: Summer Camp Unit Head

Schedule: June 17, 2026 - July 31, 2026

Days Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM ; may be asked to come in on one Saturday

Session 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; unpaid daily 30 minute lunch break

Pay Rates: $30 per hour

Bank Street Summer Camp uses educational professionals and recreational learning to create developmentally focused programs and experiences that are open to any children entering pre-kindergarten through eighth grade (ages 4 to 13). Each day, campers will participate in specialized activities that explore a range of topics, such as Spanish, theater, or STEAM, led by education professionals. Campers will also swim twice a week and go on weekly field trips. The camp day runs from 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM.

As part of Children’s Programs at Bank Street, each camp group is located in its own air-conditioned classroom complete with a variety of developmentally appropriate materials. Campers use the outdoor deck and roof as well as the nearby fields and playgrounds located just half a block away in Riverside Park.

The Summer Camp Unit Head is responsible for four camp groups in the age-based division. The Unit Head directly supervises counselors and provides support around curriculum development and team dynamics. The Unit Head communicates regularly with families and serves as the point person for any incidents or issues that are escalated by a Head Counselor.

The Unit Head is part of the camp leadership team along with Camp Director, Associate Director, Unit Heads for other divisions, and Camper Support Specialist. The Unit Head participates in daily leadership meetings and co-leads weekly meetings for camp staff. The Unit Camp will run from June 22-July 31, 2026. Orientation will be held on the following dates and times:

• Wednesday, June 17 (3:00-5:00 PM)
• Thursday, June 18 (10:00 AM- 3:00 PM)
• Saturday, June 20 Classroom Set-up Day (9:00 AM-4:00 PM)

Camp staff hours are 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM each day, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break daily. There may be an option to work at After Camp until 6:00 PM.

Responsibilities:

The Unit Head’s responsibilities might include but are not limited to:

• Supervising four camp groups - approximately 60-75 campers and 16 counselors
• Ensuring camp groups adhere to a daily schedule, including swim 2x/week and weekly field trips.
• Stepping in as needed to support individual campers or counselors.
• Attending outings or field trips with camp groups.
• Communicating with families primarily through email or phone, but also during pick-up/drop-off as needed.
• Participates in daily leadership meetings and co-leads weekly meetings for camp staff.
• Reporting any incidents or conflicts to Camp Director and Associate Director.
• In conjunction with the Director & Associate Director, coordinating logistics and itinerary for weekly field trips.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree in Education, Social Work or Child Psychology strongly preferred.
• Previous experience as a Head Teacher or in camp leadership strongly preferred; experience working with children in grades 2-8 preferred.
• Experience with progressive education or prior experience as working as part of the Bank Street community preferred.
• Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team.
• Must hold certifications in First Aid & CPR or attend training provided by Bank Street Summer Camp.
• Must attend Camp Staff Orientation before camp begins.
• Must complete full Bank Street College of Education background check including fingerprinting and health physical before camp begins.

Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.
Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children.
At Bank Street’s Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children’s programs—Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS—foster children’s development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.