Please note: All of our positions require a large degree of flexibility and a variety of tasks and jobs occur each summer that cannot always be listed in our job descriptions. The expectation of every staff member is to help out whenever needed. You must have finished at least your first year of college to apply for a position at the Tabor Academy Summer Program.
You must be available to work from Sunday, June 20 to Sunday, August 8, 2010. Some staff might require training the previous week.
Academic Instructor (current seniors and beyond, $2700)
Typically, academic instructors are hired to teach a major course for four 60-70 minute sessions each day, Monday through Friday. They are expected to develop and submit their own curriculum for courses. College seniors may apply, but consideration is given to those with more experience in their subject area and previous work with children. We are looking for dynamic individuals to teach the following (descriptions can be found under the Academics section): Arithmetic, Computers, Creative Writing, English, English as a Foreign Language, Exploratory Science, Foreign Languages, Oceanography, Photography, SSAT Prep, SAT Prep, Study Skills, and Theatre Arts. Read more...
Residential Assistants (current seniors in college and beyond, plus have significant experience in residential life, $3900)
The residential assistant works with the Residential Director and Residential counselors. He/She is responsible for working closely with the Residential Counselors to create bonding activities, maintain a warm and safe environment in the dormitories, and address any student life issues. From waking the students up in the morning to turning off their lights at night, everyday will bring many opportunities to make a difference. Varied responsibilities also include leading inter-dorm activities such as Banners, Lip-sync, and Talent Show contests. Residential assistants will communicate with parents, both in person and on the phone. Read more...
Counselors (must have completed one year of college, Day - $2200, Residential - $3200)
Counselors assist Residential Assistants or the Day Director by providing a specific group of residential students with physical and emotional safety, enjoyment, and an overall positive program experience. Duties include dormitory supervision and aiding the Activity Heads in the weekly activities. On trip days, counselors lead students on off-campus trips such as Faneuil Hall, baseball games, or the aquarium. Read more...
Activity Heads (current juniors in college and beyond, $400 added to your position)
Activity Heads possess experience coaching or leading a specific activity at the program. Throughout the day, they instruct five 70 minute periods and are responsible for creating and leading activities that engage campers ages 8-15 in their particular activity. Activity heads are responsible for supervising their activity’s assigned counselors. Read more...
Swimming Activity Head (current juniors in college and beyond, $3800 as Activity Head/Resident Counselor)
The swimming head is responsible for organizing and leading the swimming program that is one of the largest activities during the summer. A swimming head must possess First Aid, CPR, and Water Safety Instruction certification, as well as a safe and fun approach to teaching swimming. The head will also organize and direct assistant counselors. Swimming at the program occurs off the Tabor docks and into the warm waters of Sippican Harbor. Read more...
Sailing Activity Head (current juniors in college and beyond, $3800 as Activity Head/Resident Counselor )
The sailing program is the busiest summer activity and we are looking for an individual capable of providing a safe and fun sailing environment. This head must possess excellent communication skills, good judgment, and the ability to oversee multiple boats, assistant counselors, and students. Level I Sailing certification is a prerequisite, as well as CPR and First Aid certification. Optis, Capris, Lasers, and the winter school's 420s are all used during the summer for teaching various levels of sailing.
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Events Coordinator (current sophomores in college and beyond, $2700)
In the evenings, the residential program has a long standing tradition of Port & Starboard competitions as well as Bow & Stern sign-ups. The position calls for an organized, outspoken, energetic individual ready to take charge and make the most of an activity for the residential children. Pre-planning for a variety of activities, organizing trips to local places of interest, and purchasing any materials needed are just a few requirements of the job. Read more...
Office Staff (must have completed one year of college, $2700)
Office staff duties range from answering phones in the morning and evening hours, to organizing weekend trip information, to supervising student airport arrivals and departures, to doing any other of a variety of tasks that keep the Program running.
