Museum Education Assistant

Volet de programme :: Jeunesse Canada au travail dans les établissements du patrimoine
Titre de l'emploi :: Museum Education Assistant
Nom de l’organisme :: Scarborough Museum
Lieu de l’emploi :: Scarborough, Ontario
Durée de l'emploi :: 2017-05-15 à 2017-07-31 (11 semaines)
Salaire horaire :: 18,02 $

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Museum Education Assistant
Work Location: 1007 Brimley Road, Scarborough On, M1P 3E8
Duration: 16 Weeks
May 15 to September 3
Wage Rate: $18.02 per hour

Location: Scarborough Museum, 1007 Brimley Road, Toronto

Shift: May/June, 35 hours per week, including day/evening shifts, weekdays and weekends. July/August, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Must work Canada Day and August 7 (Civic Holiday).

Job Summary: To plan and co-ordinate seasonal and specialty children's camp programs and/or youth programs.

Responsibilities:
• Plans, coordinates and delivers summer camp programs that introduce children and/or youth to the museum’s history and local environment, and to basic museum concepts.
• Delivers program activity instructions to camp participants who are at various levels of skills and ages
• Conducts hands-on activities appropriate to the program themes.
• Develops a program and resource information reference document.
• Organizes leads and participates in planned activities.
• Interacts with participants’ parents and caregivers to provide program information.
• Adheres to all policies, safety and security guidelines as outlined in Divisional Policy and Procedure manuals.
• Monitors camp supplies effectively with respect to availability and budget.
• Assembles the supplies needed for activities, crafts and snacks.
• Ensures equipment and supplies are available and meet Health and Safety Standards.
• Assists in the promotion of programs to the local community.
• Evaluates the program and provide written post-program feedback.
• Assists in general camp duties.
• Attends and participates in all orientation/training sessions, staff meetings and close out activities.
Qualifications:
• Must be enrolled in school full-time and returning to school full-time in the fall.
• Experience in children’s and /or youth environments.
• Knowledge related to camp programming such as: theatre, history, environmental studies, art programming, community engagement, education.
• Experience in teaching or leading groups.
• Ability to foster cooperative working relationships and show judgment and sensitivity in dealing with the public.
• Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Organizational and program planning skills.
• Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Standard First Aid/CPR Certification required.
• Candidate must attend “New Employee Orientation” training run by the City of Toronto.
• A Police Reference Check will be required as a condition of employment for this position
Skills Required:
Computer skills (word and excel);
First aid certificate;
Spoken languages other than English an asset

Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled in school full time and returning to college or university in September. This summer job may be contingent on Government of Canada funding through the Young Canada Works program. Applicants will need to sign up with Young Canada Works: https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Account/Register.

For additional information, please contact Elaine Kemp at 416-397-7632.

Posting date to be confirmed.

Scarborough Museum is a living history site in the heart of Scarborough, a suburb of Toronto. The museum interprets local 19th century domestic history. The museum also celebrates the diverse histories of the area, utilizing community engagement and youth involvement as a focal point.

The City of Toronto in 2017 will be alive with Canada 150 events and exhibits, with which the museum will be highly involved. Candidates are encouraged to seek information online about the events taking place across the city and the ones associated with the museum.

Characteristics of City/Region:
Scarborough is a highly diverse suburban community made up of new Canadians, established immigrants and long-time residents. There are 7 neighbourhoods in Scarborough that have been identified as priority neighbourhoods where communities are underserved.

Job Overview:
Reporting to the Program Officer, the successful candidate will work with museum staff to deliver museum public program through innovative summer programs such as day camps and special events. The student will deliver day camp programs to groups of children and will assist with leading a team of youth volunteers. He or she will receive a well-rounded museum experience in historical interpretation and museum programming during the summer. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in community cultural development and in working with youth and children.

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