Wildflower Preschool Camp Director

Evanston Ecology Center invites you to join our summer camp team as Camp Director at Wildflower Camp. This unique preschool program for children ages 3-4 is designed to develop small and large motor skills, creativity, and imagination while exploring science and experiencing the joys of nature. Each two-week session meets Monday through Thursday and has a different theme. Daily activities combine outdoor exploration with play, crafts, stories, songs and nature discoveries. 

Responsible for the supervision and safety of children ages 3-4 and the facilitation of science- and nature-themed curricula; including planning and leading of science/nature education, activities and games to these children.  Responsible for the supervision of counselors, assistant counselors and volunteers.  Responsible for communication with the program coordinator concerning these individuals.  This is a seasonal summer position.

• Attend mandatory staff training sessions the week of May 31st – June 10th
• Camp season runs from June 13-August 5
• Plan and instruct program activities and games for camp participants relating to camp theme
• Responsible for the safety of individuals in camp
• Supervise and lead participants in daily camp activities and field trips – may include overnight camping, canoeing and fishing.
• Assist in the management and evaluation of counselors
• Assist in the management and evaluation of volunteers
• Assist in the management and evaluation of assistant counselors
• Responsible for effective and appropriate communication to caregivers regarding participant progress and behavior within program setting
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled by program coordinator
• Enforce late pick up policy and ensure all participants are properly dismissed to caregiver
• Responsible for care and maintenance of camp equipment and storage areas
• Complete written reports such as accident, incident and the like on a timely basis
• Responsible for maintenance of all camp paperwork.
• Communicate to supervisor(s) if there are problems or issues needing special attention.
• Performs other duties as assigned by program coordinator

How to apply:

Please send your resume to Margaret Isaacson, Program Coordinator, at misaacson@cityofevanston.org