AVRCE Casual Summer Literacy Camp Counselor - WES

Government of Nova Scotia; Windsor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education is seeking Summer Literacy Camp Counselors for a casual position at Windsor Elementary School. The role involves facilitating recreation programs, supporting children, and ensuring a safe, enjoyable environment. Applicants should have experience working with children and be prepared for specific training. This position runs from July 7 to August 15, 2025, with flexible weekday hours.

Qualifications

• At least one season of experience working with children.
• Knowledge of Healthy Child Development.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates recreation programs for lower elementary grades.
• Assists in designing and implementing activities.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Organization and Planning

Teamwork and Cooperation

Valuing Diversity

Decision Making

Education

Experience working or volunteering with children

Knowledge of Healthy Child Development

Tools

Emergency First Aid certification

Level C CPR certification

Job description

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

Summer Literacy Camp Counselor (2 Positions)

Windsor Elementary School

Closing Date: Midnight, May 25, 2025

The Annapolis Valley 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. AVRCE 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.

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

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

HOURS OF WORK: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Weekdays. Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule as required.

SALARY: Non-Union, $18 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay).

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