Summer Literacy Camp Counselor - Halifax, Canada - Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE)

Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE)

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Competition #: 000C8-Jun0723J

Position:
Summer Literacy Camp Counselor

Location:
Various Locations (See Notes)

Department:
Programs and Systems Services, Elementary Achievement

Assignment:
Summer Literacy Camp Counselor (6 positions available)

Status:
Casual/Sub

Percentage: 100%

Start Date:
Monday, July

End Date:
Friday, August

Posted:
Wednesday, June :00 PM

Deadline:
Monday, June :00 PM

Details:

Summer Literacy Day Camp Counselor (6 positions available)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Summer Literacy Day Camp Counselor facilitates recreation programs for participants in lower elementary grades and reports to the Camp Leader.

The counselor assists the camp leader in designing and implementing recreation activities within a planned curriculum. 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, supporting activities, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants, organizing equipment and supplies, preparing for activities, assisting in the distribution and collecting permission slips for outings, assisting in organizing outings and special events, participating in staff meetings, assisting and supporting the instructor during literacy instruction.

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)
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 an asset

WORK STATUS:
Casual/Seasonal - July 10 th, 2023 to August 18 th, 2023

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, $18 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Possible locations include:
HarbourView Elementary, Dartmouth South Academy, St. Stephen's Elementary, Chebucto Heights School and Duc d'Anville Elementary

Please refer to job description for further details.

Nova Scotia's Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well-being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi'kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups.

Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students.

This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.