Avrce Casual Summer Literacy Camp Leader Bds - Berwick, Canada - Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB)

Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB)

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Berwick, Canada

3 weeks ago

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AVRCE Casual Summer Literacy Camp Leader - BDS:

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education:

Summer Literacy Camp Leader

Berwick & District School

Closing Date:
Midnight, May 23, 2024

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Summer Literacy Day Camp Leader will lead recreation programs for participants in lower elementary grades.

They are the supervisor of other camp counselors on site and are expected to be responsible for the day-today running of the camp.

They will be the first point of contact for concerns and questions with the families.

The camp leader will be responsible for communicating with parents/guardians prior to the start of camp on necessary details, as well during the camp.

The leader designs activities within a planned recreation curriculum, with the support of the camp counselors. Supports for persons with disabilities in programs 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.

Specific recreation training will be required prior to the start date of the camp and 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 skills.
Knowledge and understanding of Healthy Child Development.
Previous experience working with persons with disabilities an asset.

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.

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

WORK STATUS:
Casual - July 8th, 2024 to August 16th, 2024.

HOURS OF WORK: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Weekdays. Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule as required.

SALARY:
Non Union, $21 an hour (plus 4% vacation pay).

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

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Child Development, Curriculum, Education