SRCE-25-Casual Summer Literacy Camp Counsellor 4 positions

SRCE-25-Casual Summer Literacy Camp Counsellor (4 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 Counsellor 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

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

Compensation:
$18.00/hour

Work Location:
Antigonish Education Centre, Tamarac Education Centre

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 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 collection of permission slips for outings, assisting in organizing outings and special events, and 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)
• Knowledge and understanding of Healthy Child Development
• Previous experience working with persons with disabilities is an asset.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge, Abilities and Training
• Current certification in Emergency First Aid and Level C CPR is 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 shortlisted for interviews will have references checked 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.