Job description:
Académie de la Capitale (Acadecap International School) is a private school in Ottawa West for JK to Grade 12. In the summer, we offer a variety of camps including AcadeCamp Kinder, AcadeCamp, AcadeCoders JR, and AcadeCoders. All campers and coders participate in daily AcadeCamp Athletiks activities.
We are currently in need of 2 camp counselors:
- one AcadecCamp Kinder counselor, this would mean working with children between the ages of 4-5 years, and
- one AcadeCamp counselor for children between the ages of 6 and 9
Our ideal candidate would have previous experience working with children. AcadeCamp is a bilingual camp, French and English is required. As this position is made possible through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, applicants must be under 30 years old and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
This is a full time, contract position for 9 weeks.
The camp will run for 8 weeks, from June 22 to August 14, 2026. Training and planning dates are June 17, 18 & 19 and August 18 and 19 are for packing and organizing camp materials and spaces
Requirements:
- Must have previous experience supervising, working with and caring for young children.
- Must have the ability to engage young children in a positive and enthusiastic manner, while also serving as a good role model for both the campers and fellow counselors and volunteers.
- Must be able to organize and plan a variety of activities for children ages 4-9 in French and English. While some of the camp programming will have already been determined, the counselor will be in charge of organizing and implementing the programming.
- Knowledgeable in math, science and art concepts.
- Must be able to identify and respond to camper behavior issues in a calm and positive manner.
- Must be organized and punctual.
- Must be aware of the surrounding environment and must be able to read and adapt to various situations involving children.
- Must be sociable and able to interact and communicate with parents regarding the child's experience at camp.
- Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) issued within the last 6 months.
- Must have valid First Aid and CPR training.
- Must be 18 and older. Grade 12, College and University students are encouraged to apply.
Responsabilities:
- Ensure the well-being and safety of all the children under your care.
- Be actively involved in the development/fine-tuning of the AcadeCamp programmes.
- Lead recreation and other programme activities including outdoor physical games, board and card games, computer based activities and off-campus trips.
- Organize, enhance and deliver AcadeCamp iSTEAM programmes and activities in French.
- Assist with the set-up and breakdown of camp.
- Perform a variety of daily tasks as assigned by the camp coordinator including but not limited to: attendance, supervision during drop-off and pick-up, meal service and supervision.
- Understand and implement Académie de la Capitale's rules, policies, safety guidelines and practices.
- Help maintain a safe, sanitary and organized environment for campers and staff.
- Be alert to campers' needs and provide assistance when required.
- Mentor: build confidence, knowledge, responsibility and social adeptness in young children
- Collaborate: work together and support your team by going above and beyond
Kindly include a brief cover letter with your application indicating which position you are applying for AcadeCamp Kinder or AcadeCamp. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For more information about Académie de la Capitale (Acadecap International School), please visit www.acadecap.org.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 weeks
Benefits: On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate: Nepean, ON K2H 8H7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2026-06-17
Pay: $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
