SRCE-25-Casual Summer Literacy Camp Leader (2 positions)

The Strait Regional (0052) invites applications from qualified candidates for the posted vacancy. As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) was established on April 1, 2018, to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being and overall success.  The Strait Regional Centre for Education, with the support of approximately 1,050 employees, works diligently to achieve its mission “to empower our children and youth, within safe, equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible, contributing and successful lifelong learners.”  In 2024-2025, the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,981 students; and approximately 375 children are attending pre-primary programs at 14 school locations.  Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education’s jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond, an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometres with a population of 53,742 (Census 2021). The Strait Regional Centre for Education is inviting applications for the casual position of Summer Literacy Day Camp Leader in Antigonish and Port Hawkesbury.  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 Strait Regional Centre for Education  encourages applicants to self-identify.

Work Schedule: 35 hours per week 

Deadline for Applications:  04/30/2025,  at 11:59 pm.

Effective Dates:   07/17/2025   to  08/15/2025 

Rate $21.00/hour

Work locations (Antigonish Education Centre, Tamarac Education Centre)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Summer Literacy Day Camp Leader leads recreation programs for participants in lower elementary grades. They are the supervisor of the one camp counselor on site and are expected to be responsible for the day-today running of the camp. The leader designs activities within a planned curriculum, with the support of the camp counselor.  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 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. Specific training will be required prior to the start date of the camp and will 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
Technical / Job Specific Knowledge, Abilities and Training
• Current certification in Emergency First Aid and Level C CPR an asset

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

Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references; one must be your most recent supervisor.    The Strait Regional Centre for Education appreciates your expression of interest for employment.  Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All candidates short listed for interviews will have references check prior to being interviewed.  Candidates can check on the status of their applications in Successfactors under My Applications.

 All employees of the Strait Regional Centre for Education must provide a current (within the last 6 months), and clear Criminal Record Check-Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment with the Strait Regional Centre for Education