Camp Counsellor
Wage: $16.55/hr for 37.5 hrs/wk
Application deadline: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The Camp Counsellor position supports the Visual Art Centre of Clarington in providing meaningful and engaging summer camp activities to kids between the ages of 5-13 who live in the Municipality of Clarington and neighbouring regions. The Camp Counsellor will teach fine art activities and supervise students for the duration of the VAC summer camp.
The main objective of this project is to offer hands-on experience to post-secondary students of Arts Education, Visual Studies, Art History, or Arts Management. They are interested in pursuing careers in the Canadian cultural sector. This experience will provide the candidates with an overview of the workings of a not-for-profit cultural institution and allow them to develop the critical skills needed to work within this field, specifically in the area of Arts Education. This position aims to foster opportunities for candidates to succeed as leaders and gain practical teaching skills. Successful candidates will grow as individuals, increasing their confidence and self-esteem by contributing to a team while inspiring creativity and growth from the students in their charge.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes to Bronwyn Gauley, Education Coordinator, at education@vac.ca, on or before: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and building strength through diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage women, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples to apply. Acknowledging that we are not a fully accessible building, we make every accommodation possible to ensure that we are inclusive in our hiring process.
Description of Tasks/Responsibilities:
To work with the Summer Camp Director and the Education Coordinator in developing interactive arts educational programs for the 9 weeks of the 2024 VAC summer camp curriculum.
To successfully implement this program on a daily basis in a safe and organized manner. This includes teaching summer camp programs in a variety of mediums as well as working as a support teacher when professional artists are hired to lead special programs.
To liaise with parents and document feedback.
To manage and supervise youth volunteers assisting with camp.
To be a positive and productive team member.
To promote VAC programming to the community.
To meet with and report to supervisors (Camp Director, Education Coordinator, Executive Director) regularly to monitor job performance, expectations and results.
To complete summer camp training with the Summer Camp Director and Education Coordinator