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Naper Settlement -- Job Description
January 2017
JD No. 8043
Position Title:
Camp Counselor
Department:
Learning Experiences
Division:
Museum Services
Supervisor:
Director of Learning Experiences
Job Summary
Implements the Camp Naper curriculum of activities as developed by the Learning Experiences
Department and as directed by the Director of Learning Experiences. Communicates the interpretive
themes of Naper Settlement by conducting educational programs and interacting with campers to provide
a quality museum experience that is both fun and educational. Represents the museum to the families
participating in camp and the public in a safe, orderly and customer service focused manner.
Job Scope
Responsible for the general safety and development, growth and skill achievement of campers while
conducting weekly or daily themed camp programs at Naper Settlement. No budgetary responsibilities.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
1. CONDUCTS weeklong or daily historical or STEM/STEAM themed camps.
2. IMPLEMENTS a variety of small and large group camp activities as outlined by curriculum.
3. ASSISTS Learning Experiences Coordinator with developing camp activities as requested by Director of
Learning Experiences.
4. INTERPRETS skills, crafts, occupations, pastimes and other demonstrations as denoted by camp
curriculum.
5. RESEARCH 19th and 20th centuries to present history and STEM/STEAM for interpretive use in children’s
camps, as requested.
6. PREPARES materials, including appropriate sign-in paperwork and communicates with camp parents.
7. MAINTAINS a safe camp environment by following established policies and procedures.
8. Identifies and responds to camper behavior issues.
9. PERFORMS all other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Skills in public speaking, customer service, organization, and educational techniques. Knowledge of or
interest in American, Illinois and Naperville history or STEM/STEAM. Ability to develop and organize
creative educational experiences. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Ability to work with children of all
ages.
Essential Functions:
1.
Ability to operate office equipment in order to send and receive information with necessary optical,
auditory, and manual dexterity.
2.
Ability to analyze, compute and audit information.
3.
Ability to walk, sit, or stand for an hour or more at a time.
4.
Ability to closely examine a computer screen or written reports.
5.
Ability to distinguish colors.
6.
Ability to use a keyboard to enter, retrieve or transfer words or data.
7.
Ability to closely examine computer screen or written reports.
8.
Ability to read, comprehend and speak English and be able to demonstrate twelfth grade reading
skills.
9.
Ability to proofread and check documents for errors.
10.
Ability to operate or observe office equipment for an hour or more at a time.
11.
Ability to lift 25 or more pounds.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements
Bachelors degree in elementary, secondary or special education with teaching certification preferred.
One year of experience in a related field required. Previous museum, childcare or teaching experience
preferred.
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Director of Learning Experiences
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