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Little Gate Camp Lead CounselorLouise S. McGehee School • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Little Gate Camp Lead Counselor

Little Gate Camp Lead Counselor

Louise S. McGehee School • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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About McGehee School

Louise S. McGehee School founded in 1912 is an Independent PreK-12th all-girls school located in the historic Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans. Louise S. McGehee School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is open to all qualified candidates regardless of race color sex sexual orientation creed religion national origin ethnicity age disability veteran status or other applicable protected classification. For more information please visit .

About Little Gate Camp

Little Gate Camp feels like childhood the way its meant to beslow joyful and full of our Reggio-inspired classrooms small groups of Little Gate students explore create and connect with teachers who know them deeply. Days unfold with simplicity and varietywater play and storytelling painting under our beloved cypress tree - Windy collecting treasures and sharing discoveries. Its an intimate community-rooted summer where learning feels like play and every moment invites curiosity joy and belonging.

Next summer we will host campers between the ages of 1- 4 years of age on our campus for a total of eight weeks in June and July. We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic Lead Counselor candidates who can help us bring this vision to life.

Position Summary

A Lead Counselor cultivates a joyful safe and curiosity-driven environment for young children (ages one to four) within our Reggio-inspired summer program. This role blends the nostalgic magic of summer campslow days filled with wonder friendship and explorationwith the intentionality of an early learning center.

Lead Counselors guide daily experiences support childrens emerging interests and model high-quality interactions that honor each childs competence individuality and creativity. Each Lead Counselor partners with an Assistant Counselor and receives support from Camp Directors for weekly themes planning communication and daily operations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Exploration & Daily Experiences

  • Facilitate daily explorations rooted in childrens interests weekly themes and the natural environment.
  • Lead daily morning gatherings that invite dialogue collaborative thinking and hands-on exploration.
  • Integrate art storytelling sensory play outdoor learning water play and loose-parts exploration.
  • Observe childrens play and questions to inform planning and support shared discovery.

Child Development Relationships & Classroom Culture

  • Build warm responsive relationships with children and families.
  • Model respectful communication co-regulation and positive guidance.
  • Support emerging social skills conflict negotiation emotional expression and independence.
  • Foster a classroom environment that encourages curiosity creativity and belonging.

    • Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Guide and mentor the Assistant Counselor through clear communication and shared expectations.
  • Delegate tasks thoughtfully and provide constructive feedback when needed.
  • Participate in daily team reflections and planning.
  • Communicate professionally with families and keep Camp Directors informed of camper needs or concerns.

    • Health Safety & Operational Expectations

  • Ensure constant supervision and maintain awareness of childrens locations and engagement.
  • Manage transitions attendance and routines with attention to detail.
  • Follow all licensing guidelines safety procedures and camp policies.
  • Promote a safe emotional environment through positive behavior support and timely redirection.
  • Use Seesaw / Brightwheel as directed for communication and documentation.

    • Qualifications & Experience

    Required

  • CDA Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood or related field.
  • Ability to pass background checks and complete required licensing training.
  • Genuine passion for working with young children.
  • Strong communication skills with children families and coworkers.
  • Ability to collaborate take direction and contribute to a positive environment.
  • Strong organizational written and oral communication skills.

    • Preferred

  • Experience in play-based or Reggio-inspired settings.
  • Experience with Seesaw Brightwheel or similar platforms.

    • Physical Requirements & Work Environment

  • Frequent outdoor work in summer heat and humidity.
  • Ability to stand walk and remain active for extended periods.
  • Ability to sit kneel bend or squat at child level.
  • Ability to respond quickly to physical and behavioral needs.
  • Stamina to maintain energy and focus throughout a camp day.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs to shoulder height and 50 lbs to waist height climb stairs and move around a large campus.
  • Must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

    • Salary Description

    $20-$25 / hour depending on experience

    Key Skills

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    Employment Type : Hourly

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Hourly Salary Salary : 20 - 25

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