Summer Camp Director

Job Overview:

Serving as the primary contact for parent communications and camp leadership, you will foster an inclusive, supportive, and engaging environment that reflects the school's mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Overview:

Planning, Design & Enrollment Management: January - June

• Design and plan a balanced 6-week curriculum combining mornings of engaging academic activities with afternoons of traditional summer camp fun.
• Establish camp schedules, weekly themes, and special events tailored to Early Childhood and lower school students (ages 4-10).
• Select educational materials such as reading resources, and recreational equipment within the designated budget.
• Work with relevant on campus support to ensure strict compliance with New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) permit regulations for children's camps, maintaining medical, safety, and background check records.
• Collaborate with school communications to promote the program to current and prospective school families.
• Work with key on campus stakeholders to ensure the administrative elements of camp set up are progressing in line with agreed timelines
• Oversee registration and contract enrollment process, health form collection, emergency contact lists, and family inquiries.
• Host pre-camp orientation sessions for enrolled families and staff.

On-Site Operations & Leadership: June – July (6 Weeks).

• Manage daily camp operations, drop-off/pick-up logistics, facility usage, and counselor scheduling.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and joyful environment that reflects the school's core mission, values and culture.
• Act as the primary point of contact for parents regarding daily updates, behavioral matters, or medical concerns.
• Directly supervise staff and step in as needed to support academic modules or camp-wide activities.
• Act as an escalation point for all staffing and student issues that may arise
• Conduct end-of-summer evaluations with staff and collect family feedback surveys.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Child Development, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of three years' experience in summer camp administration
• Demonstrated ability to independently supervise and lead others in alignment with school mission and values
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and a passion for the mission of Stephen Gaynor School.
• Proven leadership and management skills; ability to foster a collaborative environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport across diverse communities.
• Sets a respectful, collaborative, and positive tone, and is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment that supports and celebrates each individual in our school community
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Highly organized, strategic, and resourceful with sound judgment and a results-oriented mindset.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Flexibility, resourcefulness, and a solution-oriented mindset.

Stephen Gaynor School offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive professional development program. Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter and contact details for at least two individuals who can supply reference letters upon appointment. 

Please apply online at Employment Opportunities.

THE GAYNOR DIFFERENCE: UNLOCKING EACH STUDENT’S POTENTIAL

Since 1962, Stephen Gaynor School has been redefining what’s possible for children with learning differences. Located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Gaynor provides an individualized, evidence-based education for students in Pre-K through 8th grade who learn differently, including those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. 

At Gaynor, our nearly 400 students benefit from small classes, a 3:1 student–teacher ratio, and specialized instruction, ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive. Faculty work side by side with in-house specialists in speech, occupational therapy, literacy, and psychology— integrating academic, emotional, and developmental growth into every student’s experience. 

Beyond academics, Gaynor emphasizes confidence, self-advocacy, and belonging. Students learn to understand how they learn best, communicate effectively, and take pride in their progress. The school’s joyful, inclusive community celebrates diversity and nurtures each child’s curiosity and creativity, ensuring they feel valued and supported at every step. 

Graduates leave Gaynor with a strong foundation—academically prepared, emotionally grounded, and equipped with the tools to navigate new challenges. Families describe the experience as transformative: a place where children are understood, empowered, and inspired to reach their fullest potential.

Our Diversity Mission: Stephen Gaynor School is dedicated to promoting and advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion within our school community. We recognize, value, and celebrate many types of diversity, including neurodiversity, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, ability, religion, sexual orientation, family composition, language, and gender identity/expression.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Stephen Gaynor School is an equal employment opportunity employer. Gaynor is committed to building a culturally diverse and anti-racist workforce. We provide opportunities for employment without discrimination or harassment on the basis of (including hairstyle), color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage, age, pregnancy, marital/partnership status, immigration or citizenship status, status as a veteran or active military service member status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law (collectively, the “Protected Characteristics”).