Summer Camp Lead Teacher

Concordia Place • Chicago, IL

3h • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Summer Camp Lead Teacher position for our summer camp program with school-age classrooms (5-12 years old). If hired before the beginning of our camp (June 8th), you will begin as a substitute teacher and once camp starts transition into your role as Lead Teacher.

Dates
Summer camp runs from June 8-August 21.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 60 college credit hours with 6 related to elementary education, physical education, child development, recreation or camping, and one year of experience working with school-age children (5-12 years old)
• Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team
• Effective and strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient supervision skills
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift up to a 30-pound child

Responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain safety of the children at all times
• Work with classroom staff to plan and implement program activities based on developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote whole-child development
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet children’s varying needs and interests
• Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs to use this information to facilitate learning
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children
• Set up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children
• Develop positive relationships with each child and their family, share information about the child’s day
• Attend professional meetings, including staff meetings and in-service days provided by Concordia Place, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
• Help maintain facility in a safe and satisfactory condition
• Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers
• Other duties assigned by Assistant Director or Site Director

Benefits

• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral program
• Childcare tuition discount for employees
• Quarterly in-service days and professional development resources for teaching staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED