EMPLOYMENT AT STATE COLLEGE FRIENDS SCHOOL

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at State College Friends School.  We are continually interested in building relationships with experienced people who share a passion for education of the whole child.  If you believe your skills and approach to working with children are a good fit for our school, please consider e-mailing or sending a cover letter and application (unless otherwise noted) to:
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State College Friends School
c/o Lisa Gamble
1900 University Drive
State College, PA 16801
lgamble@scfriends.org

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Summer Camp Counselor - Hiring for Summer 2020
Friends School is seeking staff for our summer camp program. The ideal candidate is someone who loves to run, move, and play with young people and who can manage a group of multi-age children. A successful summer camp counselor is someone who:
  • Cares about kids.
  • Exhibits enthusiasm for the activities.
  • Collaborates as a team player with colleagues and administrators.
  • Sees the camp as a community.
  • Models fair play and ethical behavior.
Each Summer Camp counselor is responsible for a group of about 10 children, and they guide them through the activities of the day including active games, art projects, free play, field trips, swimming, special projects, etc. They help children learn positive social skills while having fun with friends. The exact responsibilities of the position are dynamic and requires focus and energy. The overall safety and enjoyment of the campers is the main goal. Other responsibilities include:
  • Assisting in the planning of each week including theme-based activities, crafts, and groupings.
  • Being responsible for the care and judicious use of supplies, equipment, and snacks.
  • Helping with the day-to-day operation of the camp and daily logistics and schedules.
  • Working to maintain the camp community and safety for all campers. 
  • Dealing directly with campers on issues as they arise.
To apply, send a cover letter and a resume describing your interest and qualifications to Glynn Hornberger, Summer Camp Director, at scfriendscamp@gmail.com . Please also include the names of 3 references. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We give priority to people who have prior experience in working with children. All applicants must be able to obtain clearances to work with young people.

Creative Arts Camp Director - Hiring for Summer 2020
Position Description
The State College Friends School Creative Arts Camp director oversees the day-to-day logistics of our 5 weeks of Creative Arts Camp for about 12-15 5th-8th grade children. Our Creative Arts camps offer students an opportunity to enjoy imaginative self-expression, cooperative games and daily physical activity in a safe, small, relaxed group setting. Each week has a different creative focus for which the director plans and implements projects and activities using a variety of artistic mediums, materials, and methods. Most weeks end in a showcase presentation of some kind for parents. Camp staff provide instruction, guidance, and encouragement as students learn to plan projects, manage time and materials, and share their creative work and experiences with others.

The Creative Arts Camp director must be:
  • Imaginative and resourceful in planning unique weekly themes that are attractive to a diverse audience;
  • Highly-organized in setting up work space and daily schedule
  • An effective communicator with the targeted age group and adults;
  • Able to provide responsive problem solving skills, redirection, and team-building when necessary for managing individual and group conduct;
  • Physically able to lift and move chairs, boxes, props, and camp materials; teach, lead, and participate in active games, dance, theatre performance or other camp-related activities.  

The position requires someone who is motivated, creative, flexible, and whose values resonate with the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship (also known as SPICES). The best candidate will be a strong communicator and leader, have the ability to ask for help, and be creative, organized, patient, enthusiastic, and calm.

The camps run various weeks throughout the summer, Monday through Friday. There are also 9 weeks of Kids Camp (K-4) summer camp and there is a potential opportunity for additional employment on the off weeks with this other camp. After the last day of camp, there is a short period of clean-up.

To Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and related experience to Lisa Gamble, Associate Head of School, at lgamble@scfriends.org. Applicants must be able to obtain clearances to work with young people.
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Substitute Teachers- Hiring is Ongoing
 We are seeking energetic, friendly, experienced adults who can be substitute teachers in our Pre-K-8th grade classrooms. We need substitutes for both assistant and lead teachers, at all levels. Friends School is a perfect place to hone the skills needed to work with children effectively. Prior teaching experience is preferred, but it is not required. A knowledge of and experience working with children is important. Please
e-mail Lisa Gamble (lgamble@scfriends.org) for more information about substitute teaching at Friends School.