Special Education Assistant - Canada Summer Jobs
About The Position
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria. Individuals who required employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents. The purpose of this role is to work cooperatively as Summer Students with the staff of the Willows Family Life Centre to promote holistic care for families within the Langley - Cloverdale community. Engage with program participants in ways that represent our values of dignity, service, stewardship, and hope. Design, plan, promote, and implement a summer day camp enrichment program at the Willows Family Life Centre. Seven different Day Camp weeks will include specialized programming for kindergarten children, elementary children, and youth. Build relationships with and provide competent supervision to at-risk and neurodivergent children & youth, collaborating with our other staff and volunteers to make our camp a positive and inclusive experience.
Requirements
- Must be between 15-30 years old and eligible to work in Canada, as the job is contingent upon Canada Summer Jobs program funding
- Completion of some high school
- First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain
- Background check consent
- Completion of our online Praesidium Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training
- Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Sector Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army
- Experience working with children
- Knowledge of child development
- Knowledge of ways to engaging neurodiverse learners in a range of activities and environments
- Teamwork skills
- Adaptability
- Collaboration skills
- Creativity and Innovation skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills (oral and written)
- Leadership skills
- Honesty
- Demonstrating initiative
- Taking responsibility for the completion of tasks
- Character: setting a good example for the campers with traits such as honesty, initiative, using time wisely and taking responsibility for the completion of tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Any training as a Special Education Assistant or working with neurodiverse children is an asset
Responsibilities
- Provide support to campers who require additional support or tools to integrate into day camp programming
- Assist other day camp staff with problem solving when issues arise with campers
- Support other day camp staff in best practices for behaviour management of campers
- Actively participate in the day camp programing, preparation and programming to ensure best practices
- Assist with recreational programming at local parks including soccer camp
- Managing the indoor/outdoor environment to assure appropriate health and safety requirements are met
- Interaction with parents, coaching children, and communication with teammates is required throughout
- Dealing with behavioural concerns of children and youth if they arise during program participation at day camp in conjunction with the Program Coordinator
- Participate in staff debriefing meetings
Benefits
- Health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time
- RRSPs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
