Art Camp Education Assistant – Summer
/Job Title:
Art Camp Education Assistant – Summer
Organization:
Place des Arts
Deadline:
Until Filled
Organization Description:
Founded in 1972, Place des Arts is a not-for-profit arts education centre with a mission to inspire the artist in everyone. Located in the historic Maillardville neighbourhood of Coquitlam, we offer quality instruction for all ages and skill levels in the visual, literary and performing arts.
All classes and lessons are taught by highly skilled working professionals who take pride in ensuring all students receive personalized attention. Class sizes are based on the needs of the content, while maintaining a low teacher-to-student ratio.
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Job Description:
Place des Arts is seeking dependable Art Camp Education Assistants to supervise and support our campers for our upcoming Summer Fun! Art Camps from July 6 – August 14, 2026. We are looking for qualified, responsible candidates who are passionate and committed to supporting successful experiences for children in a fun and creative environment.
Responsibilities:
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Reporting to the Program Manager and working collaboratively with the Summer Fun! Camp Coordinator and the education assistant team, the Art Camp Education Assistant will assist Place des Arts staff and teachers with supervising and supporting camp participants with support needs and/or behavioural challenges to create an equitable and inclusive environment for all participants. The camps will provide opportunities for children to experience programming in visual arts, music, dance, and theatre.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Work cooperatively with camp staff and teachers to create a weekly support schedule to ensure all identified students are supported.
• Visit identified classrooms in the centre to assist students who require positive behavioural support during transitions and breaks.
• Provide verbal status reports regarding student support to camp staff.
• Reinforce Place des Arts’ “FISH” policy behaviour values:
o Follow Instructions
o Include Everyone
o Show Respect
o Help Each Other
• Assist in ensuring the safety of students throughout the camp.
• Reinforce Place des Arts’ health and safety protocols.
• Provide engagement activities during break times throughout the day.
• Provide leadership support to camp volunteers.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Completion or working toward completion of an Education Assistant Certificate/Diploma (or equivalent education and/or work experience).
• Previous experience working with children aged 5-14 with support needs and/or behavioural challenges in a field related to education and/or childcare.
• Approachable, patient, caring, friendly, dependable, committed, responsible, and adaptable.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate a situation and determine what action to take.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of personalities.
• Proficiency in a second language (Korean, Farsi, Mandarin or Cantonese) is considered an asset.
REQUIREMENTS
• Must have a Police Information Check with a vulnerable sector screening completed by the employment start date.
• Must have valid First Aid Certification by employment start date.
How to Apply:
Please submit a résumé with cover letter and references to Marley Jordan, Program Manager, Dance, Theatre & Literary Arts at opportunities@placedesarts.ca,
1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3K 1G2
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Place des Arts is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
Remuneration:
$23 per hour
