Lead Summer Camp Teacher

Includ(Ed) – Inclusive Summer Camp

Locations: Pacific Beach & Point Loma, San Diego

Schedule: Approximately 30 hours per week

Compensation: $28–$32 per hour (depending on experience)

About Includ(Ed)

Includ(Ed) is an inclusive early childhood and school-age program serving children ages 0–10. Our mission is to increase access to high-quality, inclusive education where children with and without disabilities learn, play, and thrive together. Our summer camps reflect the same commitment to high-quality, inclusive, relationship-based education as our year-round program.

Position Overview

The Lead Summer Camp Teacher serves as the instructional and relational leader of a camp classroom serving children ages 2–10.

Lead Summer Camp Teachers are responsible for planning and implementing inclusive camp activities, supervising staff, maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment, and ensuring every child feels known, supported, and valued.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Leadership

• Lead and oversee daily camp programming aligned with Includ(Ed)’s inclusive philosophy
• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate activities
• Create a structured yet flexible environment that supports a range of learning styles and abilities
• Maintain daily schedules, transitions, and classroom routines

Inclusion & Individualized Support

• Differentiate instruction and activities to support children with diverse developmental needs
• Collaborate with therapists and support staff to embed inclusive strategies into daily programming
• Ensure children with disabilities are meaningfully included in all camp experiences
• Support behavior proactively using relationship-based and developmentally appropriate practices

Staff Supervision

• Supervise and mentor Camp Counselors and Assistant Teachers
• Delegate responsibilities effectively and model best practices
• Provide feedback and maintain clear, professional communication with team members

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure active supervision at all times
• Maintain compliance with safety requirements
• Oversee health, snack/lunch, and outdoor procedures
• Ensure proper documentation and incident reporting as needed

Family Communication

• Communicate professionally with families as needed
• Support smooth arrival and dismissal procedures
• Represent Includ(Ed)’s mission and values with warmth and professionalism

Qualifications

• Must pass background check and fingerprinting (LiveScan)
• Meet Community Care Licensing qualifications for a fully qualified teacher preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or related field preferred
• Experience leading a classroom required
• Experience working with children with disabilities strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work approximately 30 hours per week during camp sessions