Summer Students - Summer Social Emotional Camp

Title: Summer Students - Summer Social Emotional Camp

Start Date: April 28, 2025

End Date: August 28, 2025

Position Type: Temporary

Position Open To: Students enrolled in a post-secondary education program for the 2024-2025 school year

Posting Overview:
Reporting to the System Coordinator of Student Support Services, Supervisor of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), and Superintendent of Education, this position will include a range of student support activities in the Summer Social Emotional Camp for students from FDK to Grade 2 and the School Survival Social Skills Camp for neurodiverse and neurotypical students Grade 3 to 10. These include:

• Developing, supervising, and participating in school and camp-wide programming activities with campers and students of different ages;
• Participating in training workshops;
• Working co-operatively with other Camp Counsellors to ensure campers are safe;
• Building relationships with ABA Specialists, Summer Camp Staff, other summer students, and all campers by showing compassion, empathy and understanding;
• Working with neurodiverse students to focus on making positive peer connections, build organizational and planning skills, and engage in leisure activities;
• Taking roll call at the beginning and end of every activity and on occasion, monitoring students during lunch hour;
• Providing positive feedback for parents and other L.K.D.S.B. staff;
• Other duties as assigned by the System Coordinator of Special Education, Supervisor of ABA, and Superintendent of Education.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must be enrolled in a post-secondary education program for the 2023-2024 school year;
• Social Work, Recreation, and Education Programs preferred;
• Previous experience is preferred.

Other Key Skills & Knowledge:

• Access to reliable transportation as daily travel will be required throughout Sarnia-Lambton and/or Chatham-Kent;
• Experience working with students at various age levels is an asset;
• Ability to work as a team member with minimum supervision.

Position Effective Date & Length:
12 positions available.
April 28, 2025-August 28, 2026 (35 hours/week)
Compensation: $17.70 per hour

Application Instructions:
Applications will only be accepted through our online process until 4:00 p.m. on the posting closing date. Applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter. Inquiries can be directed to Human Resources at 519-336-1500 x 31322.

All applicants will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive one, please contact Apply to Education directly prior to the deadline date and time.

The Lambton Kent District School Board is committed to supporting inclusive and equitable learning and work environments for all. Through our recruitment and selection process, we strive to provide a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

The LKDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.). In compliance with the A.O.D.A., the Lambton Kent District School Board will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.