Summer Camp Aide - Isola Bella, 2026

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF:

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR:

Summer Camp Aide

Dates: June 21, 2026 – July 25, 2026

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED:

REV:                            1/2/2024:

POST:                         1/12/2026:

Nestled in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains on Twin Lakes, Salisbury, Connecticut, “Isola Bella” means Beautiful Island in Italian.  Isola Bella was bequeathed to The American School by the late Ferrari Ward and his wife, Muriel Alvord Ward.  Both were members of the ASD Board of Directors and Mrs. Ward was the first woman to serve on the board.  Through this wonderful gift, the American School became the United States’ first school for the deaf to offer a summer program for hearing impaired youngsters and is the only camp for deaf children in Southern New England.  Isola Bella is a scenic island estate that has been turned into a recreational/residential summer camp for deaf children ranging in age from 8 years to 17 years old.  A wide variety of activities are offered depending on camper’s skill and interest level.   Some of these activities include: archery, arts & crafts, camp studies, swimming, sailing and canoeing, water skiing, overnight camping, hiking, team and non-competitive games and a variety of special trips and projects.  The philosophy of the program is “learning through experience.”

SCOPE OF DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Camp Director shall have primary responsibility for the welfare and safety of campers during their stay at camp and will assist with kitchen responsibilities as needed.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Camp Director:

• Supervises and teaches campers personal hygiene and safety.

• Assist with daily living skills and behavior management.

• Follows guidelines set up by food service directors.

• Cooperates with team leaders, directors and food service personnel in program planning and supervision.

• Supervises campers in daily camp activities that include a variety of outdoor activities (walking, hiking, swimming, arts and crafts).

• Resides in cabin with campers.  Assists with overnight monitoring.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / SKILLS:

• Applicants must have a High School diploma

• Sign Language communication skills are strongly preferred

• Prior experience in education, child care and/or counseling with deaf and hard of hearing children.  Prior camp experience preferred.

• Minimum age recommended is 20.

HOW TO APPLY:

ASD is ALL ways able. Should you require an accommodation for applying to this position, please contact the Human Resources Department.

American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).

All applicants will be screened, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.