Summer Counselor

Summer Counselor Position

Program Objective. Kent Community Nursery School (KCNS) provides children with a safe, caring environment for exploration and growth. Learning is play-based with extensive outdoor time. Children engage in art, science, literature, and music. The program is designed to foster social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of each child.

The Summer Counselor position is for May, June, and August. From May to June 19, 2026, the hours are 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday, (at 20 hours per week). From August 10-21, 2026, the hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, (at 35 hours per week). From June 22 to July 17, 2026, the Summer Counselor may substitute (9-4 PM) on an as-needed basis.

Summer Counselor responsibilities are to:

• Maintain a play-based approach to learning, experimenting, and exploring with extensive outdoor time.
• Create an engaging and safe environment for children.
• Follow a daily routine with the children, (including a morning walk, circle time, art, projects, reading and mealtimes).
• Support the emotional wellbeing of each child.
• Support self-reliance and experiences that build self-esteem.
• Support safety awareness and hygiene, including toileting and hand washing.
• Diligently monitor children during learning times, mealtimes, and restroom breaks.
• Collaborate with other teachers on activities.

Communication skills are to:

• Communicate with children, parents, staff, and the KCNS Directors.
• Maintain the confidentiality of children and families.
• Communicate professionally with parents and be sensitive and open to parent suggestions and questions.
• Be well-groomed and neatly dressed, bearing in mind the demands of the curriculum and outdoors.
• Report to the KCNS Directors and KCNS Board President.

Qualifications required:

• Eighteen (18) years of age or older
• A minimum of a high school diploma or an equivalent certificate
• Required certifications (see list below)
• Experience with preschool-age children and enjoy working with children

Required certifications are to be completed by the time the position begins:

• Child Care and CPR/First Aid Certification: Adult, Child, Infant, (renewed every 2 years)
• Administration of Medication Training for Childcare: Oral, topical, and inhalant medication, (renewed every 3 years)
• Administration of Medication Training for Childcare: Injectable medication, (renewed every year)
• CT Care 4 Kids Health and Safety Training,
• CT OEC Background Check, completed by the time the position begins (renewed at expiration)
• Medical Exam, (within a year)

We can help coordinate a training for the above-mentioned certifications and the time to complete the certification is paid by KCNS.

• Professional Development

• Benefits include Professional Development assistance for fees and mileage.