Early Childhood Camp Counselor

ROLLING MEADOWS PARK DISTRICT•Rolling Meadows, IL

24d•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Camp Counselor is a seasonal position working directly under the supervision of the Early Childhood Program Coordinator. The Early Childhood Camp Counselor is responsible for a variety of duties including maintaining good communication with parents, supervision, and leadership of their camp group and weekly preparations. This is an at-will position. Primary duties include: Responsible for supervising a group of 10-18 children, between the ages of 3-6 yrs, in all indoor and outdoor camp activities and events. Plan and lead daily camp activities including games, songs, nature, arts and crafts. Take head counts of children after transitioning to each new activity and routinely during the day. Meet and greet parents and campers upon arrival and departure. Communicate effectively with children, parents and staff to resolve conflicts. Assist with emergency procedures and building evacuation when necessary. Complete accident/incident reports in a timely manner and turn it in to the site supervisor. Attend parent/camper meetings as needed. Monitor behavior conduct of campers. Be fair, consistent, and use appropriate and positive discipline with program participants. Report to work, staff meeting, and scheduled activities on time. Notify Coordinator of any concerns of children's health or safety. Exhibit quality leadership and be a good role model. Follow and enforce all Rolling Meadows Park District general rules, policies and safety procedures. Maintain cleanliness of all facilities used and take care of all equipment and/or supplies used. Wear a staff shirt, gym shoes and appropriate camp attire every day. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualified candidates must be at least a high school graduate or equivalent with experience in classroom teaching and management and lesson planning.
Must be reliable, show initiative, possess flexibility, and a strong yet tactful communicator.
Possessing knowledge and skills of planning, organizing and leading activities and able to recognize behavioral concerns and help foster them into a positive experience is crucial.
Must be able to complete camp training, CPR certification, and any other required trainings.

Nice To Haves

Excellent skills and experience supervising preschool age children is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Responsible for supervising a group of 10-18 children, between the ages of 3-6 yrs, in all indoor and outdoor camp activities and events.
Plan and lead daily camp activities including games, songs, nature, arts and crafts.
Take head counts of children after transitioning to each new activity and routinely during the day.
Meet and greet parents and campers upon arrival and departure.
Communicate effectively with children, parents and staff to resolve conflicts.
Assist with emergency procedures and building evacuation when necessary.
Complete accident/incident reports in a timely manner and turn it in to the site supervisor.
Attend parent/camper meetings as needed.
Monitor behavior conduct of campers.
Be fair, consistent, and use appropriate and positive discipline with program participants.
Report to work, staff meeting, and scheduled activities on time.
Notify Coordinator of any concerns of children's health or safety.
Exhibit quality leadership and be a good role model.
Follow and enforce all Rolling Meadows Park District general rules, policies and safety procedures.
Maintain cleanliness of all facilities used and take care of all equipment and/or supplies used.
Wear a staff shirt, gym shoes and appropriate camp attire every day.
Other duties as assigned.