Summer Literacy Camp Leader (Shelburne) 3

Tri-County Regional Centre for Education

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools, composed of 13 Elementary Schools, 6 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and 2 Elementary/High Schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African descent/ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (mm,dd,yyyy):05/15/2024 at 11:59pm.

Effective Dates (mm,dd,yyyy): 07/08/2024 to 08/16/2024

Position Type: Vacant

TCRCE Summer Literacy Day Camp Leader

TCRCE is inviting applications for the casual position of Summer Literacy Camp Leader. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women (applying for non-traditional positions), persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of the LGBTQ+ community. TCRCE encourages applicants to self-identify.

Location: Hillcrest Academy

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.

COMPETENCIES: Communication, Customer Service, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, Initiative, Decision Making

WORK STATUS: Casual/Seasonal – Tentative Dates: July 8, 2024 to August 16, 2024

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)

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

TO APPLY:

• Complete the online profile/resume -you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable.In the profile ensure you fill in all areas with a red asterisk*to avoid errors even if it doesn’t pertain to your application.
• Ensure your resume is up to dateand includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates.
• Ensure to upload all post secondary education diploma/certificates.

(Please note:Three (3) references from Immediate Supervisors required-failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application, also you should include email addresses for your references, this will speed up the process, ensure they know to check their junk/spam folders).

Once You’ve Applied:

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled. Ensure to check your junk/spam folders.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks.If you have current security checks less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile / resume,otherwise, you will receive instructions once a decision has been made on your application.