Job Description

We are an independent, Montessori school in Chicago serving 560+ students and their families, starting at a parent-infant class and up to 8th grade. We are a community of shared values working to fulfill a meaningful mission. NNM faculty, staff and parents strive for an equitable and inclusive school culture through intentional, reflective practice. We work together to challenge all students to think for themselves, pursue their ideas and become real learners for the real world. 

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Job Description

Position Overview:
The Near North Montessori (NNM) School Summer Camp Counselor (seasonal position) works alongside the summer camp staff, Programs Director, and Programs Coordinator to supervise and ensure the safety of campers while providing a caring, warm, and fun environment. Hours of this position are Monday- Friday, 8:15am to 3:45pm (June 15, 2026 to August 7, 2026, broken into 4 sessions). 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of daily activities and program plans under the direction of the camp supervisor, Programs Director, and Programs Coordinator

• Maintain a close working relationship with the camp supervisor, Programs Director, and Programs Coordinator: attend all scheduled planning meetings, regularly discuss the needs of the campers, evaluate mutual expectations, and review work being done

• Assist in the daily operations of the Summer Camp

  • Help ensure safe drop-off and pick-up of campers

  • Assist in cleaning and maintenance of camp environment

  • Assist with implementation, preparation and clean-up of daily activities

  • Assist in the preparation of healthy snacks for campers, being aware of and accommodating any camper food allergies and other health concerns

  • Assist in preparation and restoration of camp environment

• Represent "the face of camp" for campers and families

  • Be visible throughout daily camp activities, interacting with campers and families while promoting the Summer Program's mission

  • Be committed to quality interaction with campers, adhering to school policies and protocol

• Work closely with Summer Camp Staff

  • Communicate with camp supervisors, instructors and other staff regarding camper needs

  • Work with camp supervisors, instructors and other staff to implement daily activities

  • Be flexible, open and responsive to changes in assignments, based upon the changing needs of the Summer Program

  • Notify camp supervisors, instructors and other staff immediately if any questionable or potentially harmful circumstances that threaten the safety of any campers

  • Notify camp supervisors, instructors and other staff of any absences

  • Perform all duties as assigned by camp supervisors, instructors and other staff

• Assist in various programs to provide support to staff or children as needed and requested

Qualifications

Education/Training and Certification, Licenses, Registration Requirements:
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Degree required

Years of Experience

• 1-3+ years experience working in Summer Camp or similar environment

• 1-3+ years experience working with children

Certification

• CPR/First Aid Certification ideal

Required Participation

• Participate in Summer Camp training session

Specific Skills Required

• Ability to work in both independent and group settings

• Ability to communicate with children and adults

• Ability to sit, walk, stand and engage with others for 6+ hours

Requirements for All Employees: 

1. Understands and acts in accordance with NNM mission and values

2. Ability to be a team-player working effectively with all students, families, staff, supervisors, and others

3. Prioritize and work to ensure student safety throughout the school, both individually and as part of the greater community

4. Ability to independently function efficiently in a changing and varied environment with frequent interruptions

5. Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details, demonstrating appropriate planning, preparation and execution of work 

6. Ability to follow all NNM policies and procedures, asking for clarification or support if needed

7. Actively practices a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in all areas of work

8. Maintains professional skill level pursuing and/or attending professional development and training opportunities required for the position

Additional Information

Environment and/or Physical Factors:
The Work Environment and Physical Demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands to perform the assigned task(s) may include standing, walking, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, lifting, and pushing.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and push up 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus

Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, conditions, and privileges of employment.

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