Summer Camp Extended Day Staff (Ages 3-6, 6-12)

Job Description

Job Description

Company 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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Position Overview:
The Near North Montessori (NNM) School Summer Extended Day Faculty (part-time, seasonal position) works with the Programs team to provide a caring, warm and fun environment for students (3-6 age group and 6-12 age group) after the summer camp day ends. Hours of this program are Monday – Friday 3:00pm to 6:00pm during the summer program (June 15, 2026 to August 7, 2026).

• Provide care for and lead/participate in activities for students enrolled in the extended day program

• Work collaboratively with extended day staff to plan fun, developmentally appropriate activities within the extended day environments (both indoor and outdoor)

• Assist with organization and preparation of the extended day rooms and other spaces used

• Assist students with transitions in and out of extended day, this includes other activities, snack, carpool/pickup and more; ensuring safety at all times and following established school/camp protocols for child pick up and drop off

• Clean the assigned extended day room/space and prepare for the next day

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

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested

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

Prior experience working in a summer camp or aftercare program

Specific Skills Required

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate

• Understanding of a child's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs

• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and complete tasks in an effective manner

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy setting

• Ability to organize and participate in age-appropriate enrichment activities

• Ability to work well with people

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.