Summer Camp Counselor - Chester, Canada - Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB)

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Chester, Canada

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Description

Summer Camp Counselor (CDS):

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Summer 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
Screening through the Child Abuse Registry and a Police Records Check

Security Clearance Requirements:
Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.
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COMPETENCIES: Communication, Customer Service, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, Initiative, Decision Making

WORK STATUS:
Casual/Seasonal - July 24th, 2023 to August 18th, 2023

WORK LOCATION:
Chester District School, Chester, NS

HOURS OF WORK: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Weekdays. Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule as required. Must be willing to attend training on evenings/weekends in late June.

SALARY:
Non Union, $18 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

DEADLINE TO APPLY:
May 24, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

BACKGROUND/SECURITY CHECKS:

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education requires all newly hired
employees to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check and a Nova Scotia Child Abuse Register Check. We will accept checks completed within the last 3 months.

Thank you for your interest in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

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