North Shore Day Camp Specialist

JCYS

JCYS

Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
Posted on Jan 22, 2026

Location: Buffalo Grove

Job Summary:

This variety camp is seeking individuals who have teaching experience in an area of specialty to design and implement a camp curriculum in art for our campers.
Develop a weekly lesson plan coinciding with our camp themes that challenges campers each week and inspire a passion for the specialty. Applicants must have excellent classroom management skills, high energy and flexibility, and a heart for kids!


Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement a creative and motivating weekly curriculum for campers and coincide with our camp themes.
  • Organize and develop a lesson plan outing weekly goals and supply needs.
  • Must be able to differentiate a camp’s curriculum from a classroom’s curriculum to ensure a fun and positive experience for all campers.
  • Inspire a love for the specialty area through innovative programming.
  • Ability to teach children of all skill levels, ages, and personalities.
  • Must have terrific group management skills and communication skills.
  • Must be innovative and fun
  • Camp experience a plus
  • Must be willing to work in all weather conditions outdoors
  • Act as a positive role model, who empowers campers to learn and experience new situations and maintain a positive attitude in difficult times.
  • Abide by the JCYS Employee Handbook and follow all policies, procedures, and safety protocol.
  • Be a JCYS ambassador and positively represent the agency in all settings.

All applicants must include a resume with their application outlining their area of specialty. Competitive wages for camp employees.

Jewish Council for Youth Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.