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FAQs - Enrichment Teachers

What is Middle School Xploration?

This program is devoted to students entering middle school. Campers in this program spend their mornings and part of their afternoons in classrooms learning about everything from cooking to robotics. After instructional time, campers enjoy a variety of afternoon activities like sports, games, trips and special programs that the residential staff is responsible for organizing. Your role during non-instructional time is to provide a safe and fun environment for students.

What is High School Enrichment?

This program is devoted to students entering grades 9-12. Enrichment students dedicate their time to various tracks of study, including Business, Community Service, Cooking, Fashion Design, Music, SAT Prep and a variety of other programs. Campers in this program spend their mornings and part of their afternoons in classrooms learning about their chosen areas of interest. After instructional time, campers enjoy a variety of afternoon activities like sports, games, trips and special programs that the residential staff is responsible for organizing. Your role during non-instructional time is to provide a safe and fun environment for students.

Where are the camps located?

All of our camps are located in Philadelphia and its surrounding area. In the summer we call The University of Pennsylvania, Haverford College, and Bryn Mawr College home. We also offer a program in Princeton, New Jersey, located about 20 miles from Philadelphia. The colleges‘ websites will show you what their campuses and surrounding areas are like. However, please do not send any correspondence to their sites. For any questions, refer to the JKCP website and send any correspondence to jenniferw@jkcp.com.

What is a typical day's schedule?

We all know there is no such thing as a typical day in camp. That's what makes it so much fun. But for our residential programs, depending on your position at camp, a day will go something like this:

      8:30 a.m. — Teachers arrive
      9:00–10:30 — First period
      10:30–Noon — Second period
      Noon–1:00 — Lunch
      1:00–2:30 — Third period (most teachers complete their day)
      2:30–4:00 — Afternoon activities (generally led by residential counselors)
      4:15 — Teachers depart

How is camper discipline handled?

The most important quality that all of our staff must possess is the ability to work well with children and teens. We strive to treat our campers like mature adults and expect them to treat us with the same courtesy. You will earn your students’ attention and affection with a fun and engaging curriculum and a kind and helpful disposition. You must also win their respect by insisting that your classroom is an environment that is conducive to learning. Should a camper’s behavior become disruptive to other students’ enjoyment of your class, you may contact your director and ask someone to remove the camper. The camper must be escorted from your class by supervisory staff to ensure that adequate supervision is provided once the student has left your classroom.

Will I need to interact with parents?

You will often see the parents of day campers when they pick up their children each day. At the residential programs, parents may visit their children at anytime, though they are encouraged to refrain from disrupting their daily schedule. Our parents are our clients and deserve the utmost courtesy and respect. Teachers will never be expected to have direct contact with parents in matters of discipline or when parents are upset. You are not permitted to contact a parent on your own initiative. If a parent approaches you about these matters, they must speak to a director.

How do I need to dress?

Professional appearance is essential because we strive to convey excellence in all we do. Your dress needs to be meticulously professional. We provide you with JKCP staff shirts, which you are required to wear at all times while working. Tan/khaki shorts, trousers, skorts or skirts are not provided by JKCP but are part of your uniform. Please arrive with enough of these garments to last a few days before you get a chance to do your laundry.

What else do I need to know about personal appearance?

There is more to presenting a professional image than the clothes you wear. We have learned from parent feedback that some body piercings, tattoos and certain hair styles make an unfavorable impression on parents. In deference to these concerns, our policy prohibits body piercings (other than discreet earrings), tattoos, or unconventional hair coloring or style. If you have a piercing such as a nose ring, we expect you to remove it for the duration of the summer. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please speak to us before your arrival at camp.

How do I get paid?

Your employment contract will contain specific information about your and salary amount, whether it’s by the hour, week or a full summer rate.

Agency Staff: If you are coming to camp through an agency (such as CCUSA) you will be paid a stipend: first, $200.00 will be issued to you during our first payroll period at the beginning of the summer. Then, at the end of the summer, in accordance with your contract, the final amount due will be paid.

International Staff: International staff on a JK visa are paid via paycheck on a bi-weekly basis during our regular pay cycle.

USA Staff: The academic/teaching staff and U.S. counseling staff are paid via paycheck on a bi-weekly basis during our regular pay cycle. Teachers will be responsible for filling out timesheets and submitting them to the Academic Director for approval every 2 weeks. Counselors will not have to fill out a timesheet.

Contact for Questions: If you are unsure which category you fall under or have any questions concerning pay please contact jenniferw@jkcp.com.

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