Slam Summer Camp Assistant

Job Title:
S.L.A.M. Summer Camp Assistant - One (1) position available

Reports to:
**Location**:St. Catharines (S.L.A.M. Camp is hosted at an elementary school in St. Catharines, however the exact school location is still being determined)

**Reports to**:Program Coordinator and Camp Site Supervisor

**Hourly Rate**:$17.50/hour

**Start Date**: Monday, June 30th

**End Date**: Friday, August 29th

**Note**:There will be a break week (no work) during the week of August 4-8 as S.L.A.M. Camp will not be running that week.

**Time Commitment**:Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm with a half-hour unpaid lunch break (35 hours per week).

**Camp 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). Skills are taught using a combination of discussion, instruction, and engaging games and activities in both a whole-group and small-group setting. Each camp participant also receives some one-to-one literacy support throughout the camp week.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist camp leaders to deliver camp activities and ensure a safe and positive learning environment for the camp participants;
- Support camp leaders with the implementation of interactive and engaging literacy activities during the academic component of the camp day;
- Support camp leaders with the implementation of social and coping skill activities during the recreational component of the camp day;
- Take initiative to assist camp leaders and camp participants;
- Communicate effectively with camp leaders, participants and parents/guardians;
- Assist camp leaders with pick-up and drop-off of the camp participants;
- 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;
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator and camp leaders.

**Mandatory Activities**:

- Attend training and orientation;
- Report to the 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 camp leaders, as necessary.

**Qualifications**:

- Police Vulnerable Sector Clearance (mandatory - within one 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)

**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.

**Benefits**:
Will develop skills and experience related to:

- Understanding the functions and roles of the LDANR;
- Identifying and utilizing community resources;
- Supporting the unique needs of children with learning difficulties;
Increased knowledge of learning disabilities and AD(H)D.

**Support Provided**:
Mandatory training will be provided during the first week of work. In addition, the Program Coordinator will be available on an ongoing basis to answer questions and provide assistance, as needed. The Summer Camp Assistant will have full access to our resource library/center for resources, tools, games, and books that would be useful for program implementation.

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

All applicants are thanked for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled.

**Job Types**: Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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