S.l.a.m. Camp One-to-one Instructor

**Description**:
Sunshine, Learning, Achievement, and More (S.L.A.M.) is a full-day summer learning camp for children ages 6-11 who are performing a minimum of one year behind in the area of literacy due to a diagnosed, identified, or suspected reading disability (Dyslexia). At S.L.A.M. summer camp, children spend half of the day working on enhancing literacy skills such as phonics principles, sight word knowledge, and reading fluency. The other half of a typical day at S.L.A.M. is spent participating in **coping skill and recreation-based activities** designed to assist with the secondary characteristics associated with learning difficulties (i.e., low self-esteem, poor social and/or emotional regulation). The S.L.A.M. program teaches these skills using a combination of discussion, instruction, and engaging games and activities in both a whole-group and small-group setting.

The instructors at S.L.A.M. are trained to support and guide children with learning difficulties. The adult-to-child ratio is typically very low with a maximum of ten (10) children and a minimum of two (2) trained staff per group at all times. Every child also receives some academic one-on-one support provided by a qualified One-to-One Instructor throughout the camp week. The Group Instructor position is responsible for assisting with the coordination and implementation of whole-group activities as well as the safety and supervision of all children in their group.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Support the Program Coordinator to design, implement, and deliver one-on-one programming that supports each individual participant’s literacy needs;
- **Conduct informal literacy assessments **with each child every Monday and Friday and track their progress;
- Work one-on-one with each child daily by teaching participants **explicit literacy strategies **using various resources to help participants make progress;
- Provide a positive learning environment that fosters self-advocacy within participants;
- Provide regular positive and constructive feedback to the children about their progress and achievements;
- Communicate participants’ progress regularly with caregivers;
- Address questions and concerns of caregivers, as necessary;
- Assist with the regulation of pick-up and drop-off of the children, ensuring only authorized adults pick-up the child participants;
- Assist with the regulation of participant and visitor attendance (sign-in/out);
- Assist with after-program extended care, when needed;
- Complete incident reports when necessary;
- Abide by the LDANR’s policies including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, Privacy and Confidentiality Policy, and Anti-Harassment, Violence and Harassment Policy;
- Communicate with and report to the Program Coordinator and Site Supervisor on a regular basis

**Qualifications**:

- Police Vulnerable Sector Clearance (mandatory - within year) **First Aid and CPR Certification (mandatory - within three years)**:

- Completion of Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training module (mandatory
- completed online)
- Completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training module (mandatory
- completed online)
- Completion of WHMIS training (mandatory - completed online)
- **Driver’s license and vehicle** (or a reliable means of transportation to and from program)

**Length of Appointment**:
The S.L.A.M. Group Instructors will serve for 6-weeks of programming in total, with mandatory training and orientation taking place prior to program start.
- July 8th - 12th
- July 15th - 19th
- July 22nd - 26th
- July 29th - August 2nd
- August 12th - 16th
- August 19th - 23rd

**Time Commitment**:

- 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday to Friday (40 hours per week, including a half-hour unpaid lunch break per day). In addition to the schedule listed above, instructors are expected to attend **mandatory orientation and training prior to the start of the program (July 3rd and 4th).**

**Skills/Knowledge**:

- Previous knowledge and experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and AD(H)D;
- Experience supporting children and their learning needs;
- Experience teaching children literacy skills an asset;
- Experience designing and implementing learning activities;
- Experience assessing performance and tracking progress;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Reliability, organization, assertiveness, responsibility and professionalism;
- Ability to meet deadlines within a specified timeframe.

**Mandatory Activities**:

- Attend program training and orientation;
- Report to Program Coordinator on a weekly basis with feedback and time sheet;
- Responsible for transportation to and from program;
- Attend planning meetings with the Program Coordinator and Program Instructors, as necessary.

**Job Types**: Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 weeks

**Salary**: $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
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