Employment Opportunities
Summer 2010
Since its inception in 1999, Precious Minds has steadily grown in its ability to provide support to families with children who experience barriers to learning. We are a non-profit, charitable organization located in the heart of North Durham region on Highway #12, just north of Greenbank. As an organization, we are committed to excellence and professionalism in the way we operate. We look for staff and volunteers who share our vision and passion to come around families, with a view to help kids realize their full potential! Respect, integrity, professionalism, creativity and teamwork are values we adhere to in our service to families.
Employment Opportunities for Summer 2010
- CAMP DIRECTOR
- ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR
- GROUP LEADERS
- LEADERS-IN-TRAINING
Precious Minds is pleased to offer families day camp opportunities for their children/youth with developmental disabilities. As part of our summer team, you are responsible to work collaboratively to facilitate a FUN and structured camp experience that integrates support in areas of social skills, life skills, fitness/nutrition awareness and play skills. The successful applicants will consistently exhibit compassionate character and competencies in leadership and interpersonal skills while contributing to the strength and effectiveness of the camp team.
Programming Components:
- Actively participate in Orientation/Training and Camp preparation
- Assist with camp program development and evaluation
- Lead group activities
- Provide one to one care, as required.
- Be attentive and responsive to the safety and security needs of each child enrolled in camps
Interested persons please forward your letter of introduction and resume to:
Sandy Ianuzzo, Family Support - Child & Youth Programming or admin@preciousminds.com by Tuesday, March 9, 2010.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an in interview will be contacted.
Executive Director
The Board of Directors is beginning the process to hire an Executive Director for Precious Minds, a charity that exists to provide support to families with children who have barriers to learning. Precious Minds is a ten-year organization that operates through the efforts of a volunteer Board of Directors, capable and passionate staff who work from our Resource and Learning Centre, community partners and many volunteers.
As an organization, Precious Minds is committed to excellence and professionalism in the way we operate. We look for staff and volunteers who share our vision and passion to provide support to families and to encourage positive development in children with barriers to learning. The following values represent the organization's guiding principles:
Respect: We believe that all people have inherent value and dignity and it is our goal that every person who comes into contact with our organization will experience individual acceptance, attention, care, support, love and compassion.
Integrity: We believe in creating an environment of honesty, accountability, confidentiality and reliability as we work together to meet the demands of relationships and responsibilities associated with this organization.
Professionalism: We believe in doing things with excellence and, through regular evaluation and adjustment, work to grow and develop this organization for effective impact in our area of influence.
Creativity: We believe in developing a culture where individual gifts and strengths are valued and promoted, and we work to release creative energy into every aspect of this organization.
Teamwork: We believe in the value of individuals with different skills coming together with common passion and purpose to achieve shared goals. As we build teams at Precious Minds, we are most interested to ensure that every person involved is aligned with our vision and values, and that each person brings a positive spirit of contribution and congeniality.
The role and responsibilities of the Executive Director for Precious Minds are outlined on the attached document.
Resumes and application letters for the Executive Director position should be sent to: Sharon Simmonds, sjsimmonds@preciousminds.com, 905-852-6939
