Camp Counselor - Northfield

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Northfield (IL, MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing children's growth and development. As a Camp Counselor, you'll play a pivotal role in creating a safe and engaging environment for children, implementing a curriculum that fosters their social, emotional, and physical development. Work alongside a passionate team, ensuring that every child receives the attention and care they deserve. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on young lives while enjoying a supportive workplace culture that values your contributions and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of child development principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate program offerings to promote enrollment.
• Ensure safety and supervision of children at all times.

Skills

Child supervision

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Job Title: Camp Counselor

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 designing and implementing 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).

Responsibilities:

1. Develop, coordinate, and schedule program offerings, promoting the program to ensure enrollment.
2. Determine appropriate field trips and make necessary arrangements.
3. Collaborate with supervisors to review important decisions and work collaboratively to maintain positive relationships with parents, children, co-workers, and clients.
4. Ensure the safety and supervision of children at all times, meeting the physical demands of the position.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals/screenings, and health and safety training. You will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center, providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons' policies, procedures, and applicable laws, ensuring the safety of children and staff.

The full set of physical requirements can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons offers reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $15.00 to $18.20. Actual offers depend on factors such as experience, education, certifications, location, and organizational needs.

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. We are committed to supporting our employees' growth and personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We comply with all relevant laws and regulations, including Know Your Rights, FMLA, and EPPA.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact our recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.