Summer Literacy Day Camp Counsellor - New Glasgow Academy

Summer Literacy Day Camp Counsellor

Casual/Seasonal Non-Union Position

Home School Location: New Glasgow Academy

The Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education is inviting applications for the casual position of Summer Literacy Camp Counselor.  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. The Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education encourages applicants to self-identify.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Summer Literacy Day Camp Counselor facilitates recreation programs for participants in lower elementary grades and reports to the Camp Leader. The counselor assists the camp leader in designing and implementing recreation activities within a planned curriculum.  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, supporting activities, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants, organizing equipment and supplies, preparing for activities, assisting in the distribution and collecting permission slips for outings, assisting in organizing outings and special events, participating in staff meetings, assisting and supporting the instructor during literacy instruction.

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)
• 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 Making

WORK STATUS:  Casual/Seasonal – July 7th, 2025 to August 15th, 2025

HOURS OF WORK:  8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Weekdays. Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule as required.

Interested applicants must apply electronically to this on-line Careers page

Interested applicants must attach a résumé with a concise covering letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience.  The names of at least three (3) relevant professional references must be included.   Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you have worked previously in the CCRCE Summer Literacy Camp an interview may not be required.

SALARY:                                                                                Non-union, $18.00/hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:                             Monday May 12th, 2025 at 11:59 pm