Bright Horizons
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$17 - $25 / HOUR
Lead engaging daily activities that promote learning, teamwork, and confidence for campers. Supervise children to ensure a safe, supportive environment while collaborating with fellow counselors and families.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old with a high school diploma or GED and pass required background checks. Experience in child care and CDA coursework are preferred.
As a Camp Counselor at Bright Horizons, you’ll help create fun, meaningful summer experiences children will remember long after camp ends. From leading games to sparking creativity and curiosity, you’ll be part of a supportive team focused on making each day engaging and safe. Think back to the camp counselor who made your summer unforgettable. Now it’s your turn.
Lead engaging daily activities that promote learning, teamwork, and confidence Supervise campers to ensure a safe, supportive, and positive environment Collaborate with fellow counselors and communicate with families about daily experiences Qualifications: Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age High school diploma or GED required CDA coursework or related college-level coursework is preferred 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference. Physical Requirements: This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee. Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations. This position requires in-person work in the Chicago, IL area.
The hourly rate for this position is between $17.45 - $25.35 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Market context
In Illinois, campus-based education support roles like this often draw steady interest because schools and learning programs need candidates with strong math content knowledge and reliable local availability. Competition can be shaped by the bachelor’s degree requirement, preferred STEM or education background, and the need to commute to the Northbrook campus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your commute and prepare examples showing your math strengths.
Salary benchmark
$58,233 avg / yr
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