Summer Program Animators 2015

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April 20, 2015
Job Posting – Summer Program Animators 2015
The Aurora Cultural Centre requires 2 (two) Summer Program Animators (“SPA”) to
assist in the delivery of a series of weekly morning and afternoon half-day art-infused
workshops for children ages 4 – 12. Divided into appropriate age groups for morning
and afternoon programs, the successful candidates will work under the supervision of
the Summer Program Coordinator to deliver a vibrant visual arts-based program. This
position offers motivated, high-energy art students the unique opportunity to deliver
vibrant arts programming to the community. The successful candidates will deliver the
program under the direction of the Summer Program Coordinator, following the 2015
Summer Work Plan. Following the guidance of hourly, daily and weekly work plans, this
hands-on position will involve working with children throughout the day.
The SPA positions start on June 22, 2015 and continue until August 28, 2015. The job
runs Monday – Friday, throughout the summer, with the exception of 2 paid Statutory
holidays, July 1 and August 3. The hours will vary between a minimum of 35 and a
maximum of 40 hours per week. The wage is $11/hour. The Centre is located in the
heart of Aurora, close by to Yonge Street transit links, and easily accessible by bicycle or
car.
High school students (minimum age of 16), or college/university students who are
passionate and enthusiastic art practitioners are encouraged to apply. The successful
candidates will be highly creative, energetic and enthusiastic, and be able to work with
lively small children up to ‘tweens. Previous camp experience (both as a camper and/or
instructor), as well as child care experience, while not required, is a definite asset. The
position will require some lifting (boxes of art supplies, moving tables and chairs into
position for various programs) as well as reaching up high in order to install artwork
pieces on wires for gallery installations.
The candidate must be in possession of Emergency First Aid, CPR-C and AED training, or
willing to obtain the training at their own expense prior to the start of the job. Strong
communication skills are encouraged in order to work with children, parents and Centre
staff. A positive and caring attitude, coupled with creative expertise and considerable
energy round out the preferred attributes for the job. The successful candidate will
require a current Vulnerable Sector Screening from their local police department, at
their own expense. If selected for an interview, bring your art portfolio – we would love
to see it!
This position is partially funded through Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations.
How to Apply:
This position is open to any student who meets the criteria listed in the bullet points
below. Candidates must apply for this position though the Young Canada Works website
at www.youngcanadaworks.ca. To create a free student candidate account profile in
order to apply for the position, please create an account at www.youngcanadaworks.ca,
and click through the Student Candidates box. Candidates can then find this position
through a search on the site, which will be listed as the Summer Program Animator at
the “Church Street School Cultural Centre.”
Please note the online application process is the only way to apply for this position.
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are able to work from June 22 – August 28, 2015;
are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in
Canada; Note: Non-Canadian students holding temporary work visas or awaiting
permanent status are not eligible;
are legally entitled to work in Canada;
are between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
meet the eligibility criteria of the program for which you are applying;
are registered in the YCW on-line candidate inventory;
are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;
do not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed
with YCW;
have been a full-time student (as defined by your educational institution) in the
semester preceding the YCW job;
intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the YCW job
As mirrored by the community we serve, the Aurora Cultural Centre supports, advocates
for and encourages applications from a diverse workforce.
While we thank all those applying for this position, we will only contact those who are
selected for an interview.
For questions regarding this position, or any of its requirements, please contact:
Jane Taylor
Program, Event and Communications Manager
janetaylor@auroraculturalcentre.ca
Aurora Cultural Centre
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