Student Learning Support Worker

Alliance for Arts and Culture; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Student Learning Support Workers for their Summer Fun! Art camp. This full-time, 6-week contract role involves providing supervision and support to children aged 5-14 with diverse needs, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. The successful candidates will work collaboratively with camp staff, create support schedules, and engage with campers during activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire creativity and make a positive impact in the lives of young artists while working in a vibrant arts education center.

Qualifications

• Completion or working toward an Education Assistant Certificate/Diploma.
• Experience working with children aged 5-14 with support needs.

Responsibilities

• Support camp participants with support needs and behavioral challenges.
• Create a weekly support schedule with camp staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Approachable and patient

Ability to evaluate situations

Education

Education Assistant Certificate/Diploma

Job description

Founded in 1972, Place des Arts is a not-for-profit arts education centre with a mission to inspire the artist in everyone. Located in the historic Maillardville neighbourhood of Coquitlam, we offer quality instruction for all ages and skill levels in the visual, literary and performing arts.

Place des Arts is seeking Student Learning Support Workers to supervise and support our campers for our upcoming Summer Fun! Art camp from July 7- August 15, 2025. We are looking for qualified candidates who are passionate about supporting successful experiences for children in a fun and creative environment.

This is a full‐time, 6‐week contract requiring the candidate to be onsite Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM
(35‐hour work week). (subject to Canada Summer Jobs funding)

Responsibilities:

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Reporting to the Program Manager and working collaboratively with the Summer Fun! Camp Coordinator and the Student Learning Support Team, the Student Learning Support Worker will assist Place des Arts staff and teachers with supervising and supporting camp participants with support needs and/or behavioural challenges to create an equitable and inclusive environment for all participants.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Work cooperatively with camp staff and teachers to create a weekly support schedule to ensure all identified students are supported.
2. Visit identified classrooms in the centre to assist students who require positive behavioural support in the classroom, during transitions and breaks.
3. Provide verbal status reports regarding student support to camp staff.
4. Reinforce Place des Arts’ “FISH” policy behaviour values:

• Follow Instructions
• Include Everyone
• Show Respect
• Help Each Other

Assist with ensuring safe student arrival and departure.

Reinforce Place des Arts’ health and safety protocols.

Provide engagement activities during break times throughout the day.

Provide leadership support to camp volunteers.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

1. Completion or working toward completion of an Education Assistant Certificate/Diploma (or equivalent education and/or work experience).
2. Previous experience working with children aged 5-14 with support needs and/or behavioural challenges in a field related to education and/or childcare.
3. Approachable, patient, caring, friendly, dependable, committed, responsible and adaptable.
4. Effective communication skills.
5. Ability to evaluate a situation and determine what action to take.
6. Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of personalities.
7. Proficiency in a second language (French, Korean, Farsi, Mandarin or Cantonese) is considered an asset.

Requirements:

Must have valid First Aid Certification by position start date.
Must have a Police Information Check with a vulnerable sector screening completed by position start date.

Eligibility:

To be eligible, participants must:

1. Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
2. Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
3. Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

How to Apply:

Positions will remain open until filled.
Please submit a résumé with cover letter to:
[e-mail] , 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3K 1G2
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Place des Arts is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

Remuneration:

$23/hour (subject to Canada Summer Jobs Funding)