Job Description

The Faculty of Education is seeking up to five (5) Camp Assistants to work at an Early Numeracy and Literacy summer camp.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in training and program development sessions
• Assist with the planning and delivery of project-based tasks that integrate numeracy and literacy activities in summer camps for children ages 4 to 9
• Ensure classroom space is clean and tidy
• Preparation of snacks and light meals for child participants

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate program at UPEI, with preference given to students considering the Bachelor of Education program.
• Knowledge of early years and early childhood education
• Previous experience and/or training with early years and early childhood education
• Knowledge of early numeracy and early literacy development
• Previous experience with summer camps
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Understanding of project-based learning is considered an asset

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.Application Instructions:Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, . Applications will not be accepted via email.Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.Note that this site is not compatible with some mobile browsers (e.g. iPad, iPhone). Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive an auto-reply to your email address advising your application has been received. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder and/or try submitting your application via a different web browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, etc).

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