DPR Summer 2024: Little Explorers Camp

4 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada DC Department of Human Resources Full time

General Job Information

Job Summary

Little Explorers Camp uses a theme-based curriculum, taught by experienced early childhood development staff, with a staff to child ratio of 1:4 to 1:5. Children will participate in daily morning meetings, arts and crafts activities, explorations, Drop-Everything-And-Read (DEAR), games, sports, and choice activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitator

Supervise 15-30 children ages 3-5 years old and always keep them safe.  Create and nurture a structured camp environment with constant opportunities for learning and growth for children.  Create and implement project-oriented activities through use of a prescribed curriculum.  Create a positive environment with high expectations for staff and children.  Provide feedback and direction to staff team to meet camp goals.  Communicate clear and positive expectations and plans to parents.  Implement positive behavior management techniques to redirect camper behavior.  Swim with and monitor pool safety for campers during all swim sessions.  Complete daily administrative duties daily ( scheduling, attendance, planning, emailing).  Comply with personnel policies for camp staff. 

Assistant Facilitator

Assist Lead Facilitator with all camp functions daily.  Supervise groups of 3–5-year-olds and keep them safe at all times.  Engage with campers for entirety of tour of duty.  Plan, prepare and implement engaging summer camp activities.  Swim with and monitor pool safety of campers during all swim sessions. Use positive strategies and techniques to redirect camper behavior.  Comply with personnel policies for camp staff.

Camp Aide

Takes direction from Lead Facilitator on how to assist with most camp functions on a daily basis.  Assist Facilitator and Assistant Facilitator with keeping groups of 3–5-year-olds safe at all times.  Engage with campers for entirety of tour of duty.  Prepare and implement engaging summer camp activities.  Swim with and monitor pool safety of campers during all swim sessions.  Use positive strategies and techniques to redirect camper behavior.  Comply with personnel policies for camp staff. 

Minimum Qualifications/Education/ Experience

Facilitator

At least 21 years of age  Available to attend training and work every day of summer camp from June 17 - August 23, 2024 At least 3 years of experience working with youth groups ages 3-5  Possess a positive, problem-solving attitude in the face of challenges.  Reflective and responsive to feedback.  Comfortable using email as a main form of communication with supervisors.  At least 2 years of leadership experience  Passionate about working with youth.  Demonstrated success creating and leading a safe and structured environment for children.  Ability to plan and implement engaging activities for youth using a prescribed curriculum.  Possess a creative, hard-working, energetic, organized, professional, flexible, and team-oriented disposition. 

Assistant Facilitator

At least 18 years of age  Available to attend training and work every day of summer camp from June 19 - August 18, 2023 At least 2 years of experience working with groups of 3–5-year-olds.  Leads children by always setting a positive example.  Takes direction and feedback with ease and implements tasks with a positive attitude.  Possess a creative, hard-working, energetic, organized, professional, flexible, and team-oriented disposition. 

Camp Aide

At least 18 years of age  Available to attend training and work every day of summer camp from June 19 - August 18, 2023  At least 1 year of experience working with groups of 3–5-year-olds.  Leads children by always setting a positive example.  Takes direction and feedback with ease and implements tasks with a positive attitude.  Possess a creative, hard-working, energetic, organized, professional, flexible, and team-oriented disposition.

Other Significant Facts

Area of Consideration: This position is part of the Pathway to Government Employment Partnership Program. District residents who received a high school diploma from the District of Columbia Public Schools or a District public charter school or received a GED or its equivalent from the District of Columbia will receive priority consideration for this entry-level position. Applicants must provide a high school transcript, GED certificate, high school diploma, or other applicable documentation along with verification of District residency before the District government may extend a final offer of employment.

Tour of Duty:  Varies

Salary

Facilitator:  $24/hr. Assistant Facilitator: $18/hr. Camp Aide: $17/hr.

Position Designation : This position is designated as a Protection Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and periodic Criminal Background Checks and Traffic Records Checks (as applicable). This position is also subject to mandatory pre-employment and random Drug and Alcohol Testing. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.”

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

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