Summer Camp Leader (DJCWA) - Jobs in Liverpool, NS

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Summer Camp Leader (DJCWA)South Shore Regional Centre for EducationThe South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 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 Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) is inviting applications for the casual position of Summer 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. SSRCE encourages applicants to self-identify.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Summer 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.QUALIFICATIONSEducation 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

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge, Abilities and Training

• Current certification in Emergency First Aid and Level C CPR an asset
• Screening through the Child Abuse Registry and a Police Records Check

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.COMPETENCIES: Communication, Customer Service, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, Initiative, Decision MakingWORK STATUS: Casual/Seasonal – July 11th, 2022 to August 19th, 2022WORK LOCATION: Dr John C Wickwire Academy, Liverpool, NSHOURS OF WORK: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Weekdays. Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule as required. Must be willing to attend training on evenings/weekends in late June.SALARY: Non Union, $21 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 5, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.BACKGROUND/SECURITY CHECKS:The South Shore Regional Centre for Education requires all newly hired employees to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check and a Nova Scotia Child Abuse Register Check. We will accept checks completed within the last 3 months.Thank you for your interest in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.Job Segment: Child Development, Security Clearance, Curriculum, Education, GovernmentQuick Apply

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