Summer Camp Teacher
Description
The Learning Tree of Elgin West is a licensed childcare center seeking full-time seasonal summer camp teachers!
This is an exciting summer/seasonal opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic candidate who is passionate about early childhood education. Our mission is to be a nurturing environment for young children trusted by parents. We accomplish this by focusing on the needs of our students through age-appropriate educational activities in a fun, loving, and safe setting.
Compensation: $19-21/hr, based on experience or education
Shift: Monday – Friday, 9am-6pm
Seasonal schedule: Summer camp runs June 1 - August 20
Some of the duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean and safe for all children
- Carrying out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs
- Implementing lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development
- Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care for the children
Required Qualifications:
- CDA or some college coursework relating to Early Childhood or Elementary education
- Previous experience within a licensed childcare facility preferred
We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:
- Paid Training
- Fun and Positive Place to Work
- Discounts for Childcare
- Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!
If you are patient, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to provide a creative, engaging, and structured classroom experience, please apply now for our opening today!