Tabor Academy
Summer Program
We are looking for motivated, energetic, and talented people to commit passionately to our community. From leading extracurricular activities, to teaching courses, to dealing with residential issues, we expect a great deal of initiative and creativity while on the job. The Summer Program is a warm and friendly place that enrolls children from all over the world and their experience is dependent on the connections you and the rest of the staff make with them.
The Tabor Summer Program is an important opportunity for our children to grow, learn and have fun during summer’s short weeks. Our children come ready to explore a beautiful seaside campus, play on fields and courts, and have the opportunity to discover new ideas or build upon existing skills in Tabor’s classrooms.
For our children to have a safe and productive summer, you will need to approach each day with a willingness to work, a sense of humor, enthusiasm, and common sense. Our program is quite intensive and you will learn much about yourself during the summer. You will stretch your own limits as you move from activity to activity, dine with children at meals, and, in the evening, create a community in the dorms. The days can be long, but connecting with children is the ultimate reward.
Please check our website for the latest descriptions at www.taboracademy.org/summer/employment.asp to download this year’s application.
Academic Instructor (current seniors and beyond)
Typically, academic instructors are hired to teach a major course for three 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 of the Tabor website): Arithmetic, Computers, Creative Writing, Developmental Reading, English, English as a Foreign Language, Exploratory Science, Foreign Languages, Oceanography, Photography, SSAT Prep, SAT Prep, Study Skills, and Theatre Arts.
Residential Assistants (current seniors in college and beyond, plus have significant experience in residential life)
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.
Counselors (must have completed one year of college)
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.
Activity Heads (current juniors in college and beyond)
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.
Swimming Activity Head (current juniors in college and beyond)
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.
Sailing Activity Head (current juniors in college and beyond)
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, and the winter school's 420s are all used during the summer for teaching various levels of sailing.
Events Coordinator (current sophomores in college and beyond)
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.
Office Staff (must have completed one year of college)
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.
Prior Interns: Mark Reeth '11
David Werner '10
Kaitlin Loughlin '09
Eric Fleury '08
Joanna Wesley '07
Qualifications: Class of 2010, 2011, 2012 or 2013. You must be available to work from Monday, June 21 to Sunday, August 8. Some staff might be required to move-in earlier.
To apply: Submit a resume and cover letter via Crusader Connections. Applications may be downloaded from Tabor's site.
Deadline: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 11:59 pm EDT (resume and cover letter (optional) only at this early date)
Hiring will begin January 15, 2009 so you must have your application (including three written references) and interview completed before then.
Information Session: Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm in Hogan TBD
On-campus interviews: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 in Hogan 203
For more information, please visit http://www.taboracademy.org/summer/