Program Leader - Summer Camp - 2026

The Kenilworth Park District is looking to build a team of summer camp staff with professional, knowledgeable 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 the 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