Summer School Counsellor

1 day ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Canada's National Ballet School Full time
Canada's National Ballet School (NBS) is excited to invite applications for the full-time, contract position of Summer School Counsellor. We are seeking dynamic individuals to join our summer school team, with the talent, innovative thinking, and passion to help NBS continue to share the transformative power of dance with people of all ages, abilities, and aspirations. Under the leadership of the Head of Residence, the Summer School Counsellor is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of students ages 11-18, who are attending Canada's National Ballet School's Summer School Program.

Counsellors are required for the following shifts/positions:
1. Overnight Residence Counsellor: scheduled rotating shifts, Sun – Fri 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.
2. Day Residence Counsellor: Monday – Friday 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
3. Evening Residence Counsellor: Monday – Friday 4:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
4. Weekend Day Residence Counsellor: Saturday/Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. for July 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, and 19
5. Activities Coordinator: May-June: Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. July: Mon-Fri, variable 8-hour shifts

About Us:
Canada's National Ballet School (NBS) is a leading arts and education institution dedicated to excellence in dance training, community programming, and health initiatives. NBS has 300+ employees supporting programs ranging from professional ballet training, community engagement, and groundbreaking health initiatives. NBS fosters a collaborative, creative environment rooted in inclusion and continuous growth.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
  • Establish a compassionate and nurturing environment for students by providing emotional support within a relationship of respect and healthy boundaries with each student.
  • Solve problems as they arise in consultation with colleagues and the Head of Residence.
  • Facilitate a collaborative work culture among other Summer School Counsellors and staff.
  • Prepare, organize, and facilitate activities for students.
  • Help the students to organize their schedules.
  • Chaperone the students – escort them to class, to meals, activities and events.
  • Respond swiftly to any accidents or incidents, ensuring appropriate actions are taken and any incident/accident reports are completed in a timely manner.
  • Ensure all medications are dispensed in accordance with NBS policies, procedures and guidelines and student medical records.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Relevant diploma in Child Youth Work, Social Work, Child Studies or equivalent (i.e. psychology, sociology) and 2+ years of directly-related work experience working with children.
  • Experience working in summer school programs.
  • Ability to work in an inclusive environment, responding with empathy and awareness to the diverse needs of the students.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills; complemented by considerable discretion, diplomacy and confidentiality to effectively manage communications with parents, medical professionals and staff.
  • Proficient technical skills including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and G-suite.
  • Reliable, excellent observation and creative.
  • Ability to take initiative, ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to work well in a team; takes initiative when working independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to use public transportation to take students to/from appointments and/or chaperone to/from airport.
We value enthusiasm and a willingness to learn just as much as experience. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification listed. If you have strong interpersonal skills, a knack for problem-solving, and a passion for contributing to a creative and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you
Compensation
Hourly Rate: $19.16 per hour.Our Commitment to Equity & Accessibility
NBS is committed to addressing systemic inequities in every facet of our organization including programs, policies and practices. It is NBS' top priority to build a remarkable and talented workforce that reflects the diversity of the City of Toronto. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially welcoming those with diverse intersectional identities who bring unique perspectives and contribute to the diversification of ideas.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.

Successful candidates must supply Canada's National Ballet School with a Police Reference Check in accordance with the School's Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy; this will be coordinated through the Human Resources Department at NBS

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