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Kayitz Staff & Volunteer Application
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Welcome to Kayitz K-7 Volunteer & Staff application for Summer 2025!
Staff
and
volunteers
interested in joining the
Kayitz (K-7)
Summer 2025 team must complete this application. Staff and volunteers who join the Kayitz Family will be working with Kim Roberts, Alyssa Katon, and Lisa Goodman.
Preference for Volunteers and CIT positions will be given to individuals with one or more of the following criteria:
Temple Beth Ami Membership
Enrollment in Machane TBAHigh (Grades 8-12)
Prior work experience in Kayitz, Gan Ami, and/or Machane TBA
Prior experience working with children in varying settings
Number of weeks available to fill a given position
Please note:
TBA reviews all applications and notifies each applicant if chosen for an interview.
TBA will not interview all summer applicants.
Based on current licensing regulations and enrollment, there may be limited positions available to work directly with children. If volunteer positions are full, you will be notified via email thanking you for your interest in giving back to our community and inviting you to reach out to learn more about TBA's volunteer opportunities.
Thank you for your interest in TBA's Kayitz K-7 Summer Program!
Applications are reviewed as received.
Final deadline for submission is
February 1, 2025
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS:
Volunteers
:
Volunteers must be 13 years of age or older
and
an incoming 8
th
grader or above. Volunteers are eligible for SSL hours.
CIT’s:
Counselors in Training (CIT) are entering 11
th
or 12
th
graders. CITs are eligible for payment or SSL hours based on experience, staffing needs and the Kayitz Supervisor’s discretion.
Counselor:
Counselors are responsible for the care and well-being of campers. Moderate planning and support in implementing programming. Strong communication skills with children, staff, and families. Responsible alongside leads.
Lead Counselor:
Lead Counselors are responsible for the primary care and well-being of campers. They are responsible for planning bunk programming, parent communication and oversight of volunteers, CITs, and counselors in their bunk.
Photography Intern:
Photography Interns are eligible for SSL hours. They are responsible for taking photos during the day at camp. It is important they capture the fun, warmth, and love that takes place on a day-to-day basis. Photography interns are also responsible for uploading photos to a computer and sorting each day for the weekly end of camp slideshow.
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First Name
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Last Name
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Email
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Mobile
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Date of Birth
Gender
N/A or Unknown
Male
Female
Preferred Pronoun
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Primary Street Address
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City
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State
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Zipcode
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Please select your preferred T-shirt size:
Please Select One
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
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Preferred method of contact
Please Select One
Mobile (text messages)
Email
No preference
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Are you a Temple Beth Ami member?
Please Select One
Yes, I am/my family is a member of Temple Beth Ami
No, I am not a Temple member.
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Are you currently enrolled in school? (Yes/No) If yes, please enter your school name and grade/level of education.
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Temple Beth Ami is a smoke-free environment. Do you smoke?
Please Select One
Yes
No
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If selected for employment, are you willing to submit to a drug screening test?
Please Select One
Yes
No
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Can you perform the essential function of the job for which you have applied with or without reasonable accommodations?
Please Select One
Yes
No
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime?
Please Select One
Yes
No
If you have been convicted of a crime, please use the space below to list the conviction(s), date(s), and circumstances.
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Have you ever been charged with a DUI (Driving Under the Influence)? If Yes, please share the date(s) and circumstances of each incident. If no, enter N/A
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Have you ever (1) been judged liable for civil penalties or damages involving sexual or physical abuse of a child, (2) been subject to a court order involving sexual or physical abuse of a child, or (3) had your parental rights terminated because of sexual or physical abuse of a child?
Please Select One
Yes
No
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Temple Beth Ami has a zero-tolerance policy with respect to drinking and intoxication. As a staff member, will abstaining from alcohol consumption be a problem for you?
Please Select One
Yes
No
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Do you have any visible tattoos or piercings (other than ear piercings):
Please Select One
Yes
No
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A babysitting list may be made available to our families. Would you like to be included on the list?
Please Select One
Yes
No
Not sure yet
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Do you have previous camp experience (paid or volunteer)?
Please Select One
Yes
No
If you answered Yes to the previous question, please use the space below to share the details of your CAMP experience:
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Age Group Preference: Please select your FIRST CHOICE age group from the following options:
Please Select One
Junior Kayitz (Grades K-2) 9:15 am - 3:30 pm
Kayitz (Grades 3-7) 9:15 am - 3:30 pm
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Are you interested in working our aftercare program for families until 5:30 pm?
Please Select One
Yes! Please consider me for the aftercare program
No, I am not interested in working aftercare
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Temple Beth Ami and Kayitz are committed to inclusion and ensuring all campers are able to grow and succeed. Some campers with diverse needs require one-on-one support throughout the day. Are you be interested in one-on-one support positions?
Please Select One
Yes
No
I would do this for some weeks, but not all weeks
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Photography Interns are responsible for taking photos that capture the fun, warmth, and love throughout the day at camp. Photography interns are also responsible for uploading and sorting through photos and creating a weekly camp slideshow. Interns are also eligible to earn SSL hours. Are you interested in this position?
Please Select One
Yes
No
I would do this for some weeks, but not all weeks
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Certifications: Do you have any of the following health and safety certifications? Please check all that apply:
Babysitting Certification
CPR
First Aid
Other (explain in the next section)
No
If you checked one or more certifications above, please use the space below to list the following details: Certifying Body or Organization, and dates of certification and expiration:
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Please indicate which, if any, of the following languages you speak. You will be prompted to share your proficiency in the next question:
Russian
Hebrew
American Sign Language (ASL)
Spanish
I do not speak any additional languages
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If you do speak another language, please indicate your proficiency level below using the following scale: Strong, Average, Weak, or N/A
Kayitz Information
Grades K-7
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Kayitz (K-7) volunteers and staff must commit to working at least one complete session (1 week), though 2 weeks is preferred. Please select the weeks for which you are available:
Week 1 (June 16 - 20) CLOSED Thurs., June 19
Week 2 (June 23 - 27)
Week 3 (June 30 - July 3) CLOSED Friday, July 4
Week 4 (July 7 - 11)
Week 5 (July 14 - 18)
Week 6 (July 21 - 25)
Please choose your preferred Kayitz age group. You may check all that apply.
Kindergarten
Grades 1 & 2
Grades 3 - 7
Volunteer & Work Experience
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Have you ever worked or volunteered for Temple Beth Ami during the school year, Kayitz, or Gan Ami Summer Program?
Please Select One
Yes
No
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Please share any relevant teaching or childcare experience in the box below: (if None, please explain why you want to work at Temple Beth Ami Summer Programs)
If you have previously worked or volunteered for TBA summer programs in the past, please explain below:
Personal & Professional References
In the following section, please enter the information of two references that TBA staff may contact as needed.
Please share the details of your employment history in the space below. Information MUST include: Title/Position(s); City & State; dates of employment; Supervisor/Reference Name, Phone, and email contact information. (*if you do not have prior work experience, please write N/A)
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Reference #1 - Please include the following information in the space below: First & Last Names; Relationship; Years known; Organization or company; Phone and Email address.
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Reference #2 - Please include the following information: First & Last Names; Relationship; Years known; Organization or company; Phone and Email address.
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Please explain why you have chosen to apply for a position at Temple Beth Ami this summer, and your thoughts about the value of a day-camp experience for both campers and staff:
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Temple Beth Ami is committed to learning and growing from experience and our valued staff and families. Please share any new and exciting ideas that we may consider for this summer and in the future:
Please share anything any additional information about your hopes for the summer or preferences that may help us determine the best fit in the space below:
Terms & Conditions
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Terms & Conditions: Please review each statement below and check the corresponding box to affirm your understanding of each policy:
I certify that all answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for the employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision.
In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview may result in discharge.
I understand that completion of this application does not guarantee a position at Temple Beth Ami.
I understand that a condition of employment for paid positions includes the successful completion of a thorough background check (i.e., FBI, Maryland, and Child Protective Services)
I understand that if chosen for a volunteer or paid position, I am required to attend ALL mandatory meetings including: Staff/Volunteer Virtual Training & Orientation on Thursday, May 29th, 6:30 - 8:30 PM; and Open House on Thursday, June 12, 5:00 - 7:00
I understand that ALL Summer Staff and Volunteers MUST be vaccinated. By checking this box, I hereby affirm that I am fully vaccinated.
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By entering my electronic signature below, I affirm that I have read and agreed to the terms and conditions outlined in this application. (Please sign and date)
Sat, February 1 2025 3 Sh'vat 5785
