Job Details

SALARY RANGE

$28.00 - $29.00 per hour

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Summer Camp at the JCCSF offers one-week to three-week sessions in both the traditional day camp and specialty camp settings for campers in grades K-10. Art focused Camps are in session June 1 – August 21. Our classic day camps feature arts & crafts, STEAM projects, and sports. Specialty camps include visual arts, nature exploration, musical theater, science and more.

The Song Leader Specialist will create, organize, and implement 1-week sessions of camp throughout the summer. The camps that the Song Leader specialist will be responsible for leading will include Songs and Stage. The Song Leader specialist will also be responsible for providing music-based programming to the Kinder and 1st/2nd grade campers throughout the summer when not facilitating the Songs and Stage program. Songs and Stage camp is offered for campers in grades 1st and 2nd grade campers for two weeks out of the summer. Campers will be lead in song and prepared for a small performance.

The ideal candidate should have strong classroom management skills and must be able to implement a well-rounded art curriculum for youth ages 6 – 11. They should also be able to use and demonstrate the usage of multiple techniques, styles, and mediums of art.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and implement the Songs and Stage Camp curriculum which will include, but not be limited to the following:
• Singing/Line memorization
• Prop/craft making
• Prepare for and deliver up to 12 weeks of camp programming, including creating supply lists, curriculum development and teaching daily lessons
• Lead weekly Shabbat
• Perform welcoming songs at the weekly camp check-in
• Provide daily music-based programming to various camp groups
• Implement an interactive, age-appropriate curriculum
• Support general counselors (when applicable)
• Support camper drop-off and pick-up processes
• Provide excellent customer service to camp families by communicating with them about their camper's experience
• Set-up camp room and cleanup daily
• Practice personal leadership skills.
• Model appropriate behavior for campers.
• Set clear and consistent limits and resolve behavioral problems with assistance from supervisors.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 1 year as an educator
• Knowledge and ability to explain and facilitate age-appropriate activities and skills for elementary school-aged campers.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral.
• Passion for music, informal education and youth programs.
• Knowledge of summer camps preferred.
• Ability to work well both in a team environment and independently.
• Must have enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to improvise.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Will be working directly with youth ages 5-13. Camps will take place on-site at the JCC. We will utilize spaces such as the Dance Studios and the individual Camp rooms.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Able to stand/dance/be active and enthusiastic when providing programing

STATUS

Non-benefited, non-exempt position

HOURS

• Up to 20 hours of prep work in the week of 5/26/2026
• 37.5 hours per week from 6/1/2026 – 8/21/2026

SCHEDULE

• Summer Direct Service Hours: June 1 ,2026-August 21,2026
• 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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