Summer Literacy Camp Leader

4 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) Full time

Competition #: 000C8-Jun0723K

Position: Summer Literacy Camp Leader

Location: Various Locations (See Notes)

Department: Programs and Systems Services, Elementary Achievement

Assignment: Summer Literacy Camp Leader

Status: Casual/Sub

Percentage: 100%

Start Date: Monday, July 10 2023

End Date: Friday, August 18 2023

Posted: Wednesday, June 07 2023 12:00 PM

Deadline: Monday, June 12 2023 12:00 PM

**Details**:
**Summer Literacy Day Camp Leader**

**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 that 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

**First Aid Certification**

**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, $21 an 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.



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