Daycare Camp Counselor

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance, referral bonus payment, and sponsorship assistance.

About the Role:

Under direct supervision, works along-side of Head Camp Counselor and other Day Camp Counselors for the daily care of an assigned group of children.

What your day-to-day as a Daycare Camp Counselor at Fermilab will look like:

• Works along-side the Head Counselor and other Day Camp Counselors to establish the care necessary for each child's needs consistent with their age and stage of development; develops and executes programs and activities designed to encourage the social, physical, and intellectual development of children in the group. Maintains adequate supervision both onsite and when on field trips.
• Ensures the children take responsibility for own self-help skills including heating their own lunch up in the microwave, if needed.
• Ensures the group of children is exposed to emergency and evacuation procedures through periodic drills.
• Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with students, their parents, and co-teachers.
• Responsible for the arrangement, appearance, decor, cleanliness and learning environment of the classroom.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Associates degree with 12 complete semester hours in early childhood education and/or child development.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be willing to complete CPR/First-aid Blood Bourne Pathogen once hired
• Working knowledge of age-appropriate curriculum design and activity planning for different developmental stages.
• Ability to implement inclusive teaching strategies
• Ability to adjust to changing needs of the classroom and manage multiple tasks, such as lesson planning, classroom setup, and child monitoring.
• Ability to manage emotional stress while maintaining a positive and nurturing environment.

Work Arrangement:

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to changed based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace by recruiting and developing its workforce without discrimination.Fermilab encourages and considers all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination based on any characteristics protected by law.

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What To Expect Next:
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