Regional Summer Literacy Day Camp Leader Harmony - Truro, Canada - Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB)

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Regional Summer Literacy Day Camp Leader - Harmony Heights/West Highlands:

Regional Summer Literacy Day Camp Leader
Casual/Seasonal Non-Union Position

Harmony Heights/West Highlands

Home School Location:

TBD

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Regional Summer Day Camp Literacy Leader will be a mobile position that provides coverage and support to Summer Literacy Camp locations throughout the Region as needed.

When coverage is not required, the Regional Summer Literacy Lead will report to their Home Location.

The Regional Summer Literacy Lead will support the Summer Literacy Day Camp Leader implement recreation programs for participants in lower elementary grades.

The Summer Literacy Day Camp Leader will be the first point of contact for concerns and questions with the families.

The regional summer literacy lead will be responsible for supporting the Summer Literacy Day Camp Leader with communications to parents/guardians prior to the start of camp on necessary details, as well as during the camp.

The regional lead supports and approves the designed activities within a planned recreation curriculum, with the support of the Summer Literacy Camp Leader and camp counselors.

The Regional Summer Literacy Lead supports persons with disabilities in programs and may be required to develop a specific program plan.

Other responsibilities include:

daily duties such as greeting parents and participants, leading recreation activities, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants, organizing equipment and supplies, preparing for activities, distributing and collecting permission slips for outings, organizing outings and special events, participating in staff meetings, assisting and supporting the instructor during literacy instruction.

They will also be responsible organizing the purchasing of snacks with a company card.

Specific recreation training will be required prior to the start date of the camp and it is mandatory. Other training will also be provided as part of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

At least one season/summer of experience working or volunteering with children in a recreational setting or equivalent experience (such as working with children in a school setting)
Demonstrated program leadership skills
Demonstrated conflict resolution skill
Knowledge and understanding of Healthy Child Development
Previous experience working with persons with disabilities an asset Experience working at a Summer Literacy Camp would be an asset

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Technical / Job Specific Knowledge, Abilities and Training

Current certification in Emergency First Aid and Level C CPR
Screening through the Child Abuse Registry and a Police Records Check

Other Requirements
Valid Driver's license and willingness to travel

Security Clearance Requirements:
Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

COMPETENCIES:
Communication, Customer Service, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, Initiative, Decision Making

WORK STATUS:
Casual/Seasonal - July 8th, 2023 to August 16th, 2024

HOURS OF WORK: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Weekdays. Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule as required.

SALARY:
Non-union, $21.00/hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Wednesday, May 26th, 2024 at 11:59 pm**
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