Spring Education Group·Shorewood, Illinois
Lead engaging arts, science, and outdoor activities to create meaningful summer experiences for children. Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment while partnering with other educators to deliver an enriching camp program.
Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs.
Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.
Join our fun, energetic Summer Camp Team at Chesterbrook Academy!
We’re looking for enthusiastic educators who are ready to bring learning, laughter, and adventure to life this summer.
As a Summer Camp Teacher, you’ll create unforgettable experiences for children through hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and themed learning adventures that make every day exciting and meaningful.
What You’ll Do: Lead engaging activities including arts, science, games, and field trips Foster a safe, nurturing environment where every camper feels included and confident Encourage teamwork, creativity, and curiosity Partner with other teachers and leaders to deliver a well-organized, enriching camp program
Must be at least 18 years of age and meet state licensing requirements. Prior experience working with children in a school, camp, or recreation program A passion for helping children learn, grow, and have fun Reliable, flexible, and positive attitude Authorization to work in the United States Why Join Chesterbrook Academy: Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits Supportive, team-focused environment Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s summer experience Access to future full-time opportunities within our school network If you’re ready to spend your summer inspiring young minds, building friendships, and to help us continue developing the best schools and educators in America—apply today! To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
Market context
Summer camp counselor openings in Illinois often draw steady interest because programs need staff who can supervise groups, support activities, and keep children safe during peak summer months. This role is competitive when applicants already have experience with children in a school or camp setting, meet age and work authorization requirements, and can show they understand state licensing expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your child-care experience and licensing details before applying.
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