CBVRCE 2025 SUMMER - 2125, Summer Literacy Camp Counselor (2 positions)

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

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking enthusiastic Summer Literacy Camp Counselors to foster a love of learning in young children. This seasonal role involves facilitating engaging recreational programs, supporting literacy instruction, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children, strong communication skills, and a commitment to inclusivity. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact while working in a dynamic and supportive team. Join us this summer to help shape the future of our youth in a vibrant community setting!

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with children in a recreational setting.
• Knowledge of Healthy Child Development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate recreation programs for lower elementary grades.
• Assist in designing and implementing recreation activities.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Organization and Planning

Teamwork and Cooperation

Initiative

Decision Making

Education

Relevant post-secondary coursework

Experience working with children

Tools

Emergency First Aid certification

Level C CPR certification

Job description

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CBVRCE 2025 SUMMER - 2125, Summer Literacy Camp Counselor (2 positions)

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 positions 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 [e-mail] to request reasonable accommodations.

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

Applicants must:

1. upload a completed resume with their application
2. upload copies of professional licenses, accreditations, and certifications supporting qualifications required for the position.
3. 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 [phone].

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 POSITIONS:

1. Two Positions - Summer Literacy Camp Counselors - 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: $18.00/hr

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS IN EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. 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)
2. Knowledge and understanding of Healthy Child Development (relevant post-secondary coursework is preferred)
3. 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:

1. Communication
2. Customer Service
3. Organization and Planning
4. Teamwork and Cooperation
5. Initiative
6. Decision Making

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.

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