Summer Camp Extended Day Staff (Ages 3-6, 6-12)
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).
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
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
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
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
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.