Art Program Leader, Camp Towhee

Child Development Institute • Toronto, ON

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Camp Towhee is seeking an Art Program Leader to join their team. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating art-based programs for youth aged 0-18 with mental health issues complicated by learning disabilities. The Art Program Leader will work within a strength-based approach, incorporating families and the community into the support journey. The camp environment is described as rewarding, magical, and challenging, providing significant experience and skill-building opportunities in social services, psychology, or teaching. The program emphasizes research-backed, science-informed services that are respectful of diversity and delivered by a compassionate team in a safe, welcoming space.

Requirements

• Two (2) or more years in a post-secondary degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with children and/or youth, preferably our population.
• Personal, professional, or educational experiences in a related field.
• Experience supervising and/or working collaboratively with a team.
• Must have/acquire a current and valid police records check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Ability to assume responsibility and exercise good judgment in making decisions within the scope of authority of the position.
• Must have/acquire Standard First Aid with CPR C.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful and aware manner with groups from diverse background and experiences.
• Experience facilitating programming using art and artistic tools, particularly with a therapeutic lens.
• Experience with and interest in a variety of artistic tools.
• Ability to teach basic art techniques.
• All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check OR Board Record Check.
• All CDI employees are required to be fully vaccinated against measles as a condition of hire in accordance with CDI Mandatory Vaccination Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Previous professional experience working within a camp environment, strongly preferred.
• Experience with behaviour management and supportive counselling, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and facilitate effective and intentional high-quality programs that are designed to meet specific learning objectives and skill development themes.
• Maintain an organized and clean program space.
• Function as a member of the Arts/Music/Drama and larger programs team by supporting peers with their programming and initiatives.
• Assist in other areas of the camp by providing direct support and supervision of campers during mealtimes, evening programs, bedtime routines and night supervision as needed.
• Work as part of the overall staff team by participating in the planning and implementation of camp-wide programming.
• Facilitate choice-based activities on a rotating basis with other program staff.
• Adhere to and interpret to other staff and campers the policies, practices, and procedures of Camp Towhee.

Benefits

• Room and board are included at no additional cost.
• Transportation from Toronto to Haliburton will be provided at the beginning of the camp.
• Transportation from Haliburton to Toronto will be provided at the end of the camp.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree