CBVRCE 2025 SUMMER - 2025, Summer Literacy Camp Leader (1 position)

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools. We foster a caring, dynamic, and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers. We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe and inclusive school environment. 

The CBVRCE invites applications for the above-noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region.  Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve.  The Centre for Education welcomes applications from qualified Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQI++ community and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application.  Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact Michelle MacLeod at 902-562-6476 or michellemacleod@cbvrce.ca to request reasonable accommodations.

Application Deadline:   May 9, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Late applications will not be considered.)  

Applicants must:

• upload a completed resume with their application
• upload copies of professional licenses, accreditations and certifications supporting qualifications required for the position.  
• enter 3 references (current or recent supervisors are preferred).

Applications that do not provide the information required to assess qualifications will not be considered.  If you require assistance to submit your application electronically, please contact the Human Resources Department at (902)562-6476.  All successful candidates will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Check) and Child Abuse Registry Check dated within the last six (6) months.

AVAILABLE POSITION: 

1.  Summer Literacy Camp Leader - Harbourside Elementary School, Sydney 

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (Candidates must be willing to work a flexible work schedule as required)

WORK TERM:  Seasonal summer position - July 7th, 2025 to August 15th, 2025.

RATE OF PAY:  $21.00/hr

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS IN 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)
• Completion of at least one year of a Degree or Diploma program with a focus on Healthy Child Development
• Demonstrated program leadership skills and experience
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Previous experience working with persons with disabilities would be considered an asset

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge, Abilities and Training

Current certification in Emergency First Aid and Level C CPR (can be provided)

Screening through the Child Abuse Registry and a Police Records Check

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
• Customer Service
• Organization and Planning
• Risk Management
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Valuing Diversity
• Initiative
• Decision Making

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-to-day 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 start of camp on necessary details, as well as 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 for 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.

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