Job Title

The Arts and Craft Leader works within our Early Years Camp. As a member of the Early Years multidisciplinary team, the Leader will plan and implement a high quality-learning environment for children from birth to 6 years old. Arts and Craft Leaders will work directly with a full-time staff who will provide them with mentorship and training throughout the summer. Leaders will be required to attend a week of training before beginning their employment. This position requires the staff to take on a leadership role in implementing the program. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Collaborate with team members to implement program activities on a daily basis

 • Ensure program area is set up appropriately to meet the development stages and needs of the campers 

• Facilitate and implementation of specialty programs (Science-STEM, Dance, Music, Creative Arts, Sports etc.) 

• Engage children in developing interest-based activities

 • Interact in a positive manner with children, staff, parents/caregivers and volunteers Assist with daily maintenance of program space, proper storage of equipment and program materials

 • Actively participate in de-briefing sessions at the completion of each day and partake in preparation for the following day

 • Communicate with parents daily in relation to their child’s day and the activities they participated in other duties as assigned  

QUALIFICATIONS

 Key Qualifications and Assets

 • Individuals who are enthusiastic and energetic 

• Genuine interest in working with children

 • Demonstrate an understanding of leadership skills and understanding of programming skills 

• Experience working or volunteering in programs with children (particularly with children 6 years and younger) in a summer camp setting or early years environment (Early ON centres, childcare, etc.) 

• Demonstrate time management skills 

• Demonstrate an understanding of anti-bias philosophy

 • Legally eligible to work in Canada 

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education related to young children an asset

 • Second language an asset

Skill Development Opportunities 

• First Aid Certification and HIGH FIVE Certification (Principles of Healthy Child Development) 

• Development of program planning skills 

• Opportunities to practice positive role modeling and supervision of volunteers/junior leaders, with support from full time staff 

• Develop “soft skills” (punctuality, appropriate dress, communication skills etc) 

• Opportunity to develop skills required when working in a team environment 

• Opportunity to develop customer service skills (greeting parents) 

• Overall goal of increasing the student’s employability skills for the future