Summer Camp Counselor at CDLC Chanhassen

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with theGallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At Crème de la Crème, learning comes alive like nowhere else. Our centers are places that never stand still because kids never do. And when you join us, you'll become part of that magic-making a memorable impact on young learners and their families every day. In our wow-worthy world of learning, your talents will be the catalyst for creating child care experiences you've never imagined. You'll link arms with other exceptional humans who care as much about helping kids reach their highest potential as you do-and you'll know that your work matters.

Our Creme Camp Counselors bring energy and creativity to the camps every day, combining adventure, education, and fun. They inspire campers to be curious learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes educational experiences that focus on environmental science and sustainability. Our Counselors are committed to making their camp successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success.

When you join our team as a Creme Camp Counselor, you will:

Implement curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child

Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can dream, imagine, and explore

Partner and connect with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and experience for their children

Support your camp's success, partner with camp staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement

Promote a strong passion for outdoor activities and nature-oriented consciousness

Cultivate positive relationships with families and community partners

Assist the Leadership Team and Counselors in supporting families, achieving enrollment, and operational objectives.

Bring your expertise and passion for nature and environmental sustainability, serve as a knowledgeable resource, and support leadership create an experience that's aligned to our brand promise.

Cultivate positive relationships with families and community partners.

Required Skills and Experience:

At least one year of summer camp experience as a counselor working with campers between 5 to 12 years of age

A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day

Ability to facilitate and participate in outdoor physical activities

Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively

Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain (if applicable)

CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors

Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children

Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Range of pay $15.75 - $16.75 Hourly
In the state of Minnesota, we currently provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked in addition to the range of pay listed. This premium is funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

Know your whole family is supported with

discounted child care benefits.

Breathe easy with

medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).

Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with

employee assistance programs.

Feel great and thrive with access to

health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.

... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Job Posting End Date : 2026-10-09