2025 LEEP Summer Counselor

Job title: 2025 LEEP Summer Counselor in Seattle, WA at Lakeside School Company: Lakeside School Job description: The Lakeside Educational Enrichment Program (LEEP) is looking for individuals to work as (camp) counselors for the 2025 summer program. Counselors will be responsible for supporting their assigned lead teachers and mentoring student participants (Grades 6 or 9). This is a full-time position during the summer session from late June through early August.Visit to learn more about the goals and structure of this powerful summer program.Responsibilities LEEP values intellectual risk taking and educational excellence. The LEEP counselor will join a diverse and highly collaborative community of educators that consists of teaching colleagues, student counselors, coaches, and outdoor field instructors. Classroom teams will consist of two counselors, one teacher, and up to eighteen (18) students. Specific counselor responsibilities include:

• Support a diverse student body who come to the program with different and evolving lived experiences and levels of preparation in previous academic setting.
• Help with team planning, assist with instruction and tutoring, and supervision of students.
• Promote a culture of inclusivity, uphold an environment of trust, and sustain an academically and emotionally supportive learning space (in person, hybrid, and remote formats).
• Attend enrichment activities which may include swimming lessons, a service-learning work group, and outdoor education field experiences (day or overnight).
• Assist during the culminating event (i.e., project fair, luncheon, ceremony).
• Contribute to the overall program through additional roles or projects such as assembly emcee, promotional video, summer book, breakfast bar, etc. with other LEEP personnel.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Hold an interest in youth education or a related field.
• Have experience working with a diverse student and/or community population and demonstrate an equity and inclusion mindset.
• Be comfortable supporting English/History, Math/Statistics, and Science/Environmental Studies and research lessons (interdisciplinary course curriculum provided).
• Act with flexibility, creativity, and safety.
• Possess the ability to connect with a broad range of learners.
• Have passion and commitment for student success in and outside of the classroom.
• Complete a criminal history background check.

Workday / Schedule The following outlines the required hours of work and events for counselors:

• First Aid/CPR Certification: Integrated into staff orientation for candidates not currently certified.
• Staff Orientation Days (staff only): June 26 – July 2: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. each day.
• Summer Program (student dates): July 7 – August 1: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. each day.
• Sixth Grade Outdoor Trip (sixth grade staff only): July 24 – 25: two days, one night.
• Closing Events: August 1: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (final hours will depend upon culminating projects)

Compensation First-time counselors will be paid $4,400 in two installments, for the five weeks of their LEEP employment. Compensation credit will be given to returning counselors. Daily lunch provided.Application Process Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter, resume, work history, and contact information for a minimum of two references via the The application will remain open until qualified candidates have accepted an offer. Interviews will begin the week of April 7. For additional questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Latasia Lanier, LEEP Director, by email ([email protected]). Do not send application materials directly to the LEEP Director.Working At Lakeside At Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community. To learn more about working at Lakeside, including our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our page on the Lakeside School website.Equity in hiring: According to various studies, women and people of color are more likely to not apply for a job if they see themselves as not meeting every requirement of the posting, which means employers miss meeting potentially ideal candidates. Lakeside School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where employees from diverse cultures are affirmed and equipped to lead an inclusive learning environment for our students. Please apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement. Expected salary: $4400 per month Location: Seattle, WA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job