Horizons @ Rowland Hall - Volunteer (Summer 2026)

School Overview

Founded in 1867, Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving approximately 1,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community, and empowers them to make the world a better place for all. 

Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence through our academic and co-curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, artistic self-expression, and a competitive athletic program that challenges students inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, joy throughout the learning process, and graduate young adults who know how to think critically and are inspired to make a difference. 

Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world-class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries with local districts and market rates, and a close-knit, supportive community. 

Position Summary

Horizons at Rowland Hall is a summer camp initiative designed to support public school students in Title I schools in mitigating their summer learning loss. Teachers within the Horizons at Rowland Hall program will work directly with students on instruction in literacy and math during the 6-week summer camp, running from June 8 - July 17, 2026. Volunteers will support the lead teacher, teaching assistant, and intern with all classroom instruction and activities.  Volunteers will also accompany students on field trips. This position requires the direct supervision of children, maintaining a caring, consistent, and enjoyable environment, and communicating with the Horizons leadership team. 

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Child Care Skills
  • Ensures a safe environment for all children, closely monitoring the group at all times
  • Involves self-positively with children through indoor and outdoor play and conversation while still maintaining an awareness of the entire group
  • Responds to the range of children’s needs with acceptance and understanding and relates to children as individuals
  • Assists children in conflict resolution and steps in to provide support when needed
  • Facilitates smooth transitions for the children as they move from indoor to outdoor play, are checked in/out for the day, etc.
• Communication Skills
  • Learn and use the names of children, parents, caregivers, and employees
  • Uses a warm and welcoming disposition when communicating with community members
  • Communicate to other staff and the leadership team important information and changes in activities, scheduling, problems, etc. Works well as a member of the team
  • Informs the Director in a clear and timely manner regarding any questions, concerns, or messages from parents, students, teachers, or other administrators
  • Addresses difficult situations with calm, appropriate attention
• Professionalism
  • Familiarizes oneself with camp policies, campers, and other staff
  • Consistently arrives on time, dressed appropriately for work of caring for and engaging with young children
• Additional Duties
  • Sets up, manages, and cleans up materials used for both indoor and outdoor play and exploration.
  • Handles emergency situations with calm, consistent, and professional behavior

Skills and Requirements

• Flexible, caring, enthusiastic disposition
• Good cheer, humor, and warmth, balanced with professionalism and maturity
• Prior work or experience with children ages three to fourteen
• Ability to supervise large groups of children on a daily basis
• An openness to making mistakes and trying new things
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to deal with emergencies
• Some experience working in a summer camp environment is preferred but not required

The requirements listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• lift up to 10 lbs of supply boxes 
• Move easily around classrooms and campus as well as off-site locations for field trips 
• to communicate appropriately and effectively with constituents, including students, families, and colleagues
• to contribute in an organized and productive manner as a team member 

Additional Information

This is a part-time, seasonal, unpaid position, reporting to the Horizons Program Coordinator. The start date is June 8, 2026, and the position will conclude on July 17, 2026. There will be a mandatory staff retreat and training on Saturday, June 6, 2026. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience working with children and in an educational setting.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rowland Hall is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, believes that each individual is entitled to equal opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws. Rowland Hall’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.