Our motto at Doodle is simple: kids are amazing, and deserve to do amazing things.
Think of Doodle as an incubator for kids where they grow their creative intelligence (CIQ) through making - making real things that can empower both their minds and their self-esteem.
We are looking for amazing, enthusiastic folks to join our special team of creators, makers, doers, and educators this summer.
Must be available for in-person training 5/25-5/26 and camp dates of 6/10 - 8/2.
*Position* : Instructor (PreK-K)
*Location:* Walnut Creek, CA
*Responsible to* : Site Director
*Who You Are:*
* Love working with kids!
* Seasoned educator with direct teaching experience
* Passionate about experiential, “get your hands dirty” approach to education
* Independent
* Organized and a wizard at multi-tasking
* Willing to jump in and do anything to help your team succeed
* Mature in every aspect of your life and your interactions with others
* Dedicated to giving both campers and parents an unforgettable experience each and every day
* Build fun into everything you do and love being silly
* Thrive working in a collaborative, team environment
* Wake up every day with an infectious positive energy that radiates to everyone around you
* Are very flexible as no two days (or hours!) of camp are the same
* Understand that mentoring kids all day is unbelievably rewarding but also exhausting
*What This Role Entails:*
* Teaching incoming preschool to kindergarten age campers with a camper:staff ratio of 6:1
* All lesson plans and materials will be provided; but we welcome you to incorporate your own personality and teaching style
* You will be in charge of prepping and teaching the age-appropriate activities and running your dedicated classroom in all aspects
* Being a role model for other staff in attitude, maturity and work ethic
* Singing, dancing, being silly, wearing costumes, playing and having fun
* Being a Doodle ambassador to each and every family while providing the best possible customer service
* Jumping in to doing anything and everything – ideally without even being asked
* Helping your team succeed – every day
* Working hard – camp days are long and tiring but also amazing
* Making life-long friends with your fellow teammates
* Having the best summer of your life
*What You’ve Done Before:*
* Educator with early childhood teaching experience
* College graduate
* Demonstrated maturity in past roles
*The Commitments of this Job:*
* Camp days are long and hours can vary
* Mandatory weekly staff meetings may occur outside regular camp hours
* We need you to work the entire camp season through 8/2.
* Pass a background check:
* A check on the National Sex Offender Registry Website
* A criminal background check through Live Scan (DOJ/FBI)
* Complete voluntary disclosure and health statements
* Provide minimum of 2 references and verified work experience
* First Aid and CPR/AED Certified, or ability to obtain certification prior to start of camp
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $24.
00 - $27.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
* summer camp: 1 year (Preferred)
* Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Required)
Work Location: In person