Summer Student Recreation Ece

**Day Camp Leader**

**Position objective**:
The position ensures the implementation of program activities that are varied, flexible, age appropriate, and promote all areas of development for children ages 5 to 12 years.

**Responsibilities**:
To plan and implement a consistent child centered program in accordance with the Standards and Provincial Standards.

Responsible to assist with program activities that are varied, flexible, age appropriate, and promote all areas of development.

Create a physical and social environment offering full range of self-directed; small group play.

Responsible to follow the Playing To Learn Curriculum and be a play partner and observer allowing for the optimal play
- based learning environment

To assist in being responsible for the safety and well-being of each child.

To document and plan in accordance with license requirements (plans, attendance and log books).

To keep the facilities equipment and supplies clean and orderly in accordance with the YMCA and Provincial Standards.

To adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the Cumberland YMCA employee policy and YMCA Child Protection manuals.

To be in the classroom ready to work at the start of each shift.

To adhere to the Nova Scotia Childcare Standards and Daycare Act written by Education and Early Childhood Development

To communicate and interact with parents and staff on a professional basis and to

work as part of a team willing to assist staff if called upon

Responsible to wear appropriate clothing, staff uniforms daily.

Other duties as assigned by Manager

**Competencies**:

- Child and Youth Focused
- Creativity and Innovation
- Diversity
- Outcome Thinking
- Relationship Building and Collaboration
- Sense of Community

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks

**Salary**: From $16.60 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site gym

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Oxford, NS B0M 1P0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-15
Expected start date: 2023-07-03