Summer is a season of discovery, joy, and growing in faith together. The Summer Camp Teacher supports Bethel Lutheran Church during Preschool Vacation Bible School by planning and implementing a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate summer camp experience for enrolled children. This short-term position is ideal for an educator who thrives in a hands-on, play-centered environment and enjoys creating flexible, creative programming that keeps young learners active and excited. Through meaningful activities, attentive supervision, and a caring presence, this individual helps children build friendships, explore their world, and experience God’s love in tangible ways while supporting Bethel’s mission to Connect, Grow, and Serve.
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Experience working with preschool or elementaryage children (classroom, camp, childcare, or similar setting)
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Education or training in early childhood education preferred, but not required
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Strong communication skills with children, families, and staff
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Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and church leadership
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Successful completion of background checks as required by Wisconsin licensing and Bethel Highlands Preschool policies
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Current or willingness to obtain Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (preferred)
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Plan curriculum and a daily camp schedule prior to the start of the camp week
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Prepare ageappropriate activities that support social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development
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Coordinate activities that align with the overall Vacation Bible School theme when appropriate
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Gather, organize, and prepare materials needed for camp activities
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Set up and take down daily activities, learning centers, and materials
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Supervise and ensure the safety of all students enrolled in the camp at all times
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Lead and facilitate structured and unstructured activities including art, movement, games, music, sensory play, and outdoor experiences
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Create a positive, welcoming, and inclusive camp environment
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom and activity space
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Follow all Bethel Highlands Preschool policies and Wisconsin state licensing standards during camp hours
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Set up and take down daily activities, learning centers, and materials
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Supervise and ensure the safety of all students enrolled in the camp at all times
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Lead and facilitate structured and unstructured activities including art, movement, games, music, sensory play, and outdoor experiences
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Create a positive, welcoming, and inclusive camp environment
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom and activity space
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Follow a combination of Bethel Lutheran Church and Bethel Highlands Preschool policies along with Wisconsin state licensing standards during camp hours
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Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 40 pounds (including lifting children, activity equipment, and classroom materials)
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Ability to bend, kneel, squat, sit on the floor, and stand for extended periods of time
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Ability to actively supervise children indoors and outdoors
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Ability to engage in physical activities such as walking, light running, and participating in games
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Nurture children in a loving, faithbased environment
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Support the mission and values of Bethel and Bethel Highlands Preschool
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Encourage positive relationships among children, families, staff, and volunteers
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Serve as a positive role model and mentor to children
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Report suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with state law and Bethel policies
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