Our mission at Spirit of the Lake Community School (SLCS) is to honor and educate the whole child by equally engaging body, mind, emotion, and spirit.This is a full-time, seasonal position for the duration of our summer camp program (June 19-August 18). Typical hours will be Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Each week of summer camp will provide a different nature-based theme and activity for the children and may involve off site activities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a safe and enriching atmosphere based on the Waldorf child development model
• Work collaboratively with other camp instructors 
• Help maintain general order, cleanliness, and aesthetics in the environment
• Create a harmonious and nurturing atmosphere
• Maintain a high-quality, well-structured experience for the children 
• Ensure high standard of ethics by providing for child and family confidentiality 
• Contribute to the ongoing success and sustainability of SLCS 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

• Degree (or pursuing a degree) in Early Childhood Development or Education and/or Outdoor/Environmental Education
• Experience in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Knowledge of, or interest in, learning Waldorf education and philosophy

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

• Ability to interact in a supportive manner with each child’s unique character and abilities
• Positive and proactive communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children in our care
• Acceptance of cultural, racial, religious, affectional preference, and economic differences

Experience: 

• Experience in caring for multiple children in a natural play environment

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to the Hiring Committee at discover@slcsduluth.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Spirit of the Lake Community School is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.