Work at Camp

List of 8 frequently asked questions.

• Lead and Assistant Counselors

  Each year, Beauvoir carefully selects Lead Counselors and Assistant Counselors from a pool of interested candidates. Lead Counselors are college graduates, and most often teachers from Beauvoir and other local elementary schools, with training in early childhood education. Assistant Counselors must have high school diploma or equivalent and have an interest/experience in working with young children.
  
  Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check, FBI fingerprinting and submit a completed health form in accordance with District of Columbia law. 

   

  How To Apply:
  Want to be part of the crew? If you are interested in working at Beauvoir during the summer of 2020, please email your resume and a cover letter stating why you feel you are a great candidate to Beauvoir Summer (BeauvoirSummer@cathedral.org).

• Swim Staff

  Our Swim Staff provides a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for our campers.  Swim staff must have experience on a swim team or teaching swim lessons to children.  They are familiar with Red Cross swim levels and water safety practice. The Swim Staff is able to adapt their teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of participants, so they can meet course objectives while having fun.  Each member of the Swim Staff will need to be CPR/AED and First Aid certified and will go through Water Safety Training. 
  
  Candidates must be at minimum a rising senior in high school. Successful candidates must also pass a criminal background check, FBI fingerprinting and submit a completed health form in accordance with District of Columbia law. 
  
  How To Apply:
  Want to be part of the crew? If you are interested in working at Beauvoir during the summer of 2020, please email your resume and a cover letter stating why you feel you are a great candidate to Beauvoir Summer (BeauvoirSummer@cathedral.org).

• After Camp Staff (ABC)

  The After Beauvoir Center (ABC) staff offers extended day services to all camp families with pre-registration. The principal goal of ABC is to provide a safe, stimulating and relaxed environment for Beauvoir Summer camp children whose parents regularly require child-care services beyond the camp day.  The work hours are 2pm-6pm.
  
  

  Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Experience with and/or education in elementary aged children

  • Be punctual and reliable with attendance

  • Be comfortable participating and/or leading lessons/activities

  • Be patient, flexible and able to work collaboratively with children and staff

  • Be able to handle challenging behaviors in a way that encourages children to learn from the situation

   

  Extended Care Duties:

  • Meet with administration and colleagues to plan and prepare lessons

  • Plan and implement a weekly activity plan (with guidance from Lead Educator)

  • Prepare large group games and enrichment activities

  • Serve and distribute snack

  • Supervise and engage the children during inside and outside play

  • Encourage and guide children as they interact in activities with other children

  • Help maintain a neat, clean, and organized environment
  
  Candidates should be at minimum a rising senior in high school. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check, FBI fingerprinting, and submit a completed health form in accordance with District of Columbia law. 
  
  If you are interested in applying for summer ABC opportunities, please send your cover letter and resume to JoAnna Hickmott at joanna.hickmott@cathedral.org 

• Summer Nurse

  Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary School in Washington, D.C. seeks a qualified registered nurse to supervise medical care for children in the Early Learning Center and Pre-Kindergarten to Eighth Grade Summer Program. The nurse will work from 8:00 a.m. – 4 :00 p.m. from June 8 - July 31, 2020.

   

  The nurse will be responsible for assessing the health status of children in the identification and prevention of illnesses and for providing general healthcare. The nurse must respect the confidentiality inherent to the health profession and will work with the School's other nurse to maintain accurate and proper documentation and records. 

   

  Candidates must have demonstrated ability to function as an interdisciplinary team member and willingness to uphold the mission of the School. Successful candidates will possess the qualities of maturity, diplomacy, integrity, and ability to work well with others.

  
  Requirements: 

  • Ability to relate to and provide healthcare for children ages three months to seventeen years old.
  • Prior experience in a staff nurse capacity in a school or pediatric healthcare facility or division preferable.
  • Graduate of an approved registered nurse program.
  • Valid and current license to practice in Washington DC as a Registered Nurse (or ability to obtain one prior to June 2020)
  • Current CPR certification, health exam, and TB test.
  • Knowledge of current principles and best practices of nursing standards of care.
  • Knowledge of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogen standards and operational procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain personal and professional accountability by adhering to state mandates and established policies, procedures, and standards of excellence while providing quality health care.
  • Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing (including electronic communications).

  Preference will be given to candidates with prior pediatric healthcare experience. In addition, candidate must successfully pass a criminal background check, fingerprinting. and complete the Staff Health Certificate issued by the District of Columbia for child development facilities.

   

  Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational, admissions, scholarship, or employment programs.

   

  Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter and contact information for at least three references to bvrstaffjobs@cathedral.org.

  
  
  

• Counselors-in-Training and CIT Pre-Week Leadership Program

  Counselors-in-Training (CITs) are rising students in grades 6 through 12 who want to gain experience working within a camp program. Seven one-week options available. 
  
  CIT Pre-Week Leadership Program open to rising grades 6-12
  June 8 - 12, 2020 - $750 including certifications, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. lunch included & daily swimming.
  
  Click here to learn more about these programs.

• Internship: Social Media Coordinator

  Do you love social media? Are you looking for a summer opportunity for potential class credit? Beauvoir Summer is looking for a Social Media Intern to highlight the awesomeness of our camp to the community.
  
  Responsibilities include:
  • Capturing camp moments through photography and editing photos appropriately
  • Running the Beauvoir Summer social accounts to highlight each day ( Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
  • Supporting the CIT Coordinator with the Internal Camp Newsletter
  Other tasks as assigned.
  
  Requirements:
  Must be available June 15th - July 31st, be punctual and reliable, be able to communicate professionally, and have excellent writing skills. Experience using of digital SLR camera a plus. Hours are negotiable but must be available daily Monday through Friday during camp hours. 
  
  

  Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational, admissions, scholarship, or employment programs.
  
  

  Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check, FBI fingerprinting, and submit a completed health form in accordance with District of Columbia law. 

   
  How To Apply:
  Please email your resume and a cover letter stating why you feel you are a great candidate to Beauvoir Summer (BeauvoirSummer@cathedral.org).

• Internships

  Do you need to fulfill classroom hours for your college education program?  Get it done over the summer with us. We welcome interns who will get experience in a variety of grade level classroom settings.
  
  If you are interested in being an unpaid intern at Beauvoir during the summer of 2020, please email a cover letter with your school requirements to Camp Director, Caroline Maffry, at caroline.maffry@cathedral.org or Assistant Camp Director, Mairim Wales at mairim.wales@cathedral.org

• Non-Discrimination Policy

  Non-Discrimination Policy: Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary School, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation or political affiliation in the administration of its employment or Admissions programs.