Summer Camp Lead Internship | Education & Related Fields

Summer Camp Lead Internship | Education & Related Fields

Azalea Montessori | Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH

Pay: $17.00 per hour
Dates: June 2 – August 20, 2027
Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Work Schedule: Individual schedules to be determined. Flexible end dates available to accommodate college fall semester start dates.
Position Type: Paid Summer Internship / Seasonal Leadership Position

About Azalea Montessori

Azalea Montessori is a non-profit, community-centered and teacher-led microschool committed to creating an inclusive, joyful, and equitable learning environment for children and families.

Azalea embraces authentic Montessori education, meaningful relationships, and a commitment to making high-quality early childhood education accessible to families from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Our Over-the-Rhine location is situated in the heart of Cincinnati, near Washington Park. We believe children learn best through hands-on experiences, exploration, creativity, and meaningful connections to the world around them. Outdoor education, neighborhood experiences, and community engagement are important parts of our approach.

About the Internship

Azalea Montessori is seeking enthusiastic, creative, and responsible college students to serve as Summer Camp Lead Interns at our Over-the-Rhine location.

This is more than a traditional summer camp counselor position. Our Lead Interns will have opportunities to take ownership of camp programming, develop engaging curriculum, coordinate camp staff, and build relationships with children and families.

We are looking for students who enjoy working with children, bring fresh ideas, and are excited to gain hands-on experience in educational leadership and program development.

Our summer camp emphasizes play-based learning, creativity, outdoor exploration, and experiences that encourage children's natural curiosity.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Design & Program Leadership

Develop and implement creative, age-appropriate, play-based summer camp activities and weekly themes.

Incorporate art, science, nature, movement, literature, and hands-on exploration into daily programming.

Create engaging experiences that encourage independence, collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving.

Help plan outdoor activities, neighborhood walks, and experiences in Washington Park.

Organize materials and prepare learning environments for daily activities.

Camp Staff Leadership & Coordination

Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to summer camp counselors and support staff.

Help coordinate staff responsibilities, daily schedules, and activity transitions.

Model positive guidance, effective communication, and professional interactions with children.

Work collaboratively with school leadership to support a safe, organized, and engaging camp experience.

Family Engagement & Communication

Build positive, welcoming relationships with campers and their families.

Communicate daily activities, highlights, and important information to parents.

Help create an inclusive camp environment where all children and families feel valued and connected.

Daily Camp Operations

Support the organization and flow of daily camp activities.

Help coordinate snacks, materials, outdoor experiences, and transitions.

Maintain a safe, supportive, and well-prepared environment.

Collaborate with school leadership to problem-solve and continuously improve the camp experience.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applicants pursuing degrees in:

Early Childhood Education

Elementary Education

Child Development

Psychology

Social Work

Recreation, Youth Development, or related fields

Ideal candidates will:

Enjoy working with young children and demonstrate patience, warmth, and creativity.

Be interested in hands-on, experiential, and play-based approaches to learning.

Show initiative and an interest in developing leadership skills.

Communicate effectively with children, families, and coworkers.

Be organized, dependable, flexible, and comfortable working as part of a team.

Value diversity, equity, inclusion, and access to quality education.

Previous experience working with children in schools, camps, childcare programs, or community organizations is preferred but not required.

Selected candidates must complete applicable background checks and required training.

What You'll Gain

This internship offers the opportunity to move beyond classroom theory and take on meaningful responsibility in a real educational setting. You'll work alongside experienced educators, develop confidence as a leader, and build professional experience that will serve you in future careers in education, child development, and related fields.

Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's summer experiences while contributing your own ideas and creativity to a growing, community-centered school.

Schedule & Compensation

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

Summer Program Dates: June 2 – August 20, 2027

Camp Operating Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Individual employee schedules will be established based on program needs and availability. We understand that colleges and universities begin their fall semesters at different times and can accommodate earlier end dates.

Join Us!

If you are passionate about working with children, enjoy creative learning experiences, and want to take on a meaningful leadership role this summer, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Azalea Montessori in creating a summer filled with discovery, connection, creativity, and joyful learning in the heart of Over-the-Rhine.

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