Early Child Education Programs - Substitute Camp Counselor (Seasonal)

Join the PRIDE! This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago by providing the highest level of quality customer service and extraordinary guest experiences with top-quality programming to participants to further BZC’s mission of inspiring conservation leadership.

Requirements

• Substitutes for Camp Counselor positions, as needed, through Zoo Camp.
• Facilitates a variety of camp program topics and themes through techniques, including investigation, exploration and instruction.
• Supervises program participants throughout the park during all program activities and zoo tours, maintaining a minimum 1:5 staff to child ratio at all times.
• Maintains open communication on a daily basis with parents and/or guardians of program participants regarding questions, concerns, discipline issues, daily activities, etc.
• Directs and/or delegates Seasonal Camp Counselor Assistants to complete tasks as appropriate.
• Organizes all daily supplies for activities including free play, arts and crafts, snack time, and games.

Benefits

• Mental Health: Support, counseling, and resources for life issues at no cost to you.
• Retirement Savings: Eligible employees are automatically enrolled at 6% on a pre-tax basis as soon as administratively feasible following date of hire.