Camp Counselor - Bernice E. Lavin - Chicago

Bright Horizons•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the guidance of the director, you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of children by providing a safe and nurturing environment that encourages their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. You will work with a talented team of teachers and assist in the design and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum according to the guidelines established by Bright Horizons Family Solutions and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). As Camp Counselor, you will: Develop, coordinate and schedule program offerings, promoting the program to customers to ensure enrollment. Determines appropriate field trips and makes necessary arrangements. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally as you review important decisions with supervisors and work collaboratively to maintain positive relationships with parents, children, co-workers and clients. Ensure the safety and supervision of children at all times by meeting the physical demands of the position.

Requirements

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

Nice To Haves

1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate and schedule program offerings, promoting the program to customers to ensure enrollment.
Determines appropriate field trips and makes necessary arrangements.
Review important decisions with supervisors and work collaboratively to maintain positive relationships with parents, children, co-workers and clients.
Ensure the safety and supervision of children at all times by meeting the physical demands of the position.