2026 Camp Counselor Aide (Seasonal Position)

Compensation: $17.00–$20.00 per hour (based on experience)

Program Dates: June 29 – August 7
Schedule:

Weeks 1–2 (June 29–July 10): 11:00 AM–4:45 PM 

• Weeks 3–5 (July 13–August 7): 7:15 AM–4:45 PM

Weekly Hours: Average of 40 hours/week across the full program
Location: LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School, 5323 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Position Summary

LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School is seeking energetic, reliable, and caring Associate Camp Counselor to support our K-5 program. This is a temporary seasonal employee position responsible for assisting with daily operations, student supervision, enrichment activities, and transitions throughout the school day. Associate Camp Counselor play an essential role in ensuring a safe, joyful, and engaging summer experience for all students. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support group leaders and counselors in supervising children during classroom activities, enrichment sessions, outdoor play, and field trips.
• Assist with transitions, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, and breaks between activities.
• Promote safe, positive play and help maintain a structured, supportive environment.
• Reinforce school expectations and support student behavior using Responsive Classroom practices (training provided).
• Help prepare and organize materials for enrichment activities, games, and special events.
• Monitor student safety at all times and report concerns promptly to program leadership.
• Model and uphold LEEP Academy’s’ core values—love, respect, courage, gratitude, and joy—in all interactions with students, families, and staff.
• Assist with general program operations as needed to ensure smooth daily functioning.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must successfully pass a fingerprinting background check (fees covered LEEP)
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work scheduled hours consistently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team
• Comfortable supervising groups of children in a fast‑paced environment
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and a commitment to student safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children (camp, after‑school, tutoring, youth programs, babysitting, etc.)
• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• High energy and enthusiasm for youth development
• Interest in education, recreation, social work, or related fields
• Ability to lead games, activities, or enrichment sessions (arts, sports, STEM, etc.)

Why Work With Us

At LEEP Academy, we believe that summer work should be more than a job — it should be a place where you feel connected, inspired, and proud of the impact you make. When you join our team, you become part of a community that values:

Personal Growth

You’ll develop leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills that stay with you long after the summer ends. We invest in your growth through training, coaching, and hands‑on experience.

Belonging & Community

You’ll work in a warm, inclusive environment where every staff member is respected and supported. We celebrate diversity, collaboration, and the joy of working together toward a shared purpose.

Meaningful Service

Helping students feel safe, confident, and joyful is deeply fulfilling, and many of our staff say it’s the most rewarding part of t.

Joyful Work Environment

Our program is filled with creativity, laughter, themed days, enrichment activities, and memorable experiences. You’ll help create experiences that children will remember for years, and you’ll enjoy the energy and excitement right alongside them. 

A Mission That Matters

We are a dual‑language school committed to love, respect, courage, gratitude, and joy. When you work with us, you help bring those values to life for our students and our community. 

About LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School

LEEP Dual Language Academy is a public charter elementary school in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, dedicated to high-quality dual language education in Spanish and English for students of all backgrounds. We provide a caring learning environment where students build strong academic skills, develop cultural understanding, and virtuous habits necessary to thrive as learners, workers, family members, and participants in civil society. We learn and practice five core virtues: Cariño/Love; Respeto/Respect; Valentía/Courage; Gratitud/Gratitude; Alegría/Joy.