Program Leader - Summer Camp - 2025

The Kenilworth Park District is looking to build a team of summer camp staff with professional, knowledgeable teacher/program leaders. This is your chance to be a part of a great summer camp program with an emphasis on fun!

We are looking for individuals who truly love children. If that sounds like you, keep reading!

Teacher/Program Leaders Reports to Summer Camp Director

Teacher/Program Leaders Supervise Counselors and Children

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carries out the mission, vision, and values of the Kenilworth Park District Summer Camp
• Maintains an open, friendly and cooperative relationship with each child and family.
• Design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum to nurture and stimulate the social, physical, cognitive and cultural needs of the children in care.
• Responsible for developing weekly themed lesson plans.
• Report any classroom concerns to the Director.
• Regularly attend staff meetings and training.
• Maintains a neat, orderly and safe camp experience.
• Creates an inviting and stimulating environment for the children.
• Responsible for securing health, hygiene, safety and overall well-being of children at all times.
• Involves the classroom counselors and Aides in curriculum planning
• Strict compliance with universal precautions in the camp and when administering First Aid.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the Director or other Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications :

(Option A):

12 Units of coursework in Education or closely related field** and 6 months of experience working in a licensed child care facility. Work experience as a teacher.

(Option B):

Child Development Associate Credential and 6 months of experience working in a licensed child care facility.

(Option C):

Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (or higher) issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing

(Option D):

AA degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

-or-

BA degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

**Coursework must include Child or Human Development, Child, Family, and Community, and (2) Program/ Curriculum courses. Teachers in an infant program are required to take 3 units related specifically to Infant/ Toddler Care.

Other Requirements: 

• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a State and Federal Background Check

Special Skills:

This job involves working in a childcare environment. The employee must have the ability to work around children. Must be in good health and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. The Teacher shall provide for the care and safety of children without physical or verbal abuse, exploitation or prejudice. Skills necessary include:

• The ability to bend, stoop, and lift children up to 100 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified candidates who cannot meet this requirement.
• Repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping
• Have mobility required to ensure the safety of the children
• Work with children on the floor
• Work outdoors in any variety of weather
• Perform light-duty cleaning
• Fully capable of having visual or hearing capabilities consistent with Child Licensing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be computer literate with a basic understanding of Word.