Child Development Program Assistant 
Full-time, 8-week Summer Term Position 

The North Grove strives for a staff composition that is diverse and reflective of the community of Dartmouth North. Individuals who identify as Indigenous, African Nova Scotian, Black and/or from another group that is under-represented in workplaces are encouraged to apply and self-identify.  

Priority will be given to applicants from these equity-deserving groups. 

About The North Grove: 

The North Grove (www.thenorthgrove.ca) is a dynamic community hub, situated in the diverse community of Dartmouth North. We offer services, programs, and space for people to learn and connect through family support, food, and friendship. We also partner with more than 25 organizations to help improve health, reduce social isolation and strengthen connections in the community. 

The North Grove team is made up of 32 staff. We work with a dedicated Board of Directors and more than 170 community volunteers. Collaboration, creativity, and community-centered decision making are important to us. 

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are central to our work, and as a team, we have committed to a DEIB framework that includes ongoing learning opportunities, policy development, and partnership work.  

Learn more about our DEIB commitment here: https://www.thenorthgrove.ca/deib  

Our approach is rooted in strengths-based practice. This practice sees all members of our community as having resourceful and resilient qualities and strives to support individual self-determination. We seek applicants who share our commitment to working within this model. 

The Opportunity: 

We are looking for a Child Development Program Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will help implement successful outdoor summer camps at The North Grove. They will have a genuine desire to work with young children and their families. They will perform administrative and organizational tasks and assist with other programming as required. 

Eligibility: To be eligible for this position, you must: 

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period 

• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment 

• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada. 

Contract start date: June 29, 2026 

End date: Aug. 21, 2026 

Hours: 35 hours per week, 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday 

Wage: $18/hour + 4% vacation pay 

Reporting structure: The Child Development Program Assistant will report to the Child Development Coordinator. 

The Child Development Program Assistant will: 

• Support the planning and facilitation of program sessions 

• Set up the physical space for programming 

• Create program materials 

• Carry out relevant administrative duties 

• Participate in team meanings 

• Interact positively with children and adults with diverse backgrounds and abilities. 

• Model positive interactions in program spaces 

• Maintain accurate records of participation 

• Collect participant feedback 

• Perform other duties that support the program sites, as required 

What you will bring: 

The North Grove is seeking to build a diverse team and values lived experience and non-traditional ways of learning. If you don’t meet all the criteria below but you are excited about the job description and believe you bring unique experience and perspective, please apply! 

• Creativity 

• Organizational skills 

• Enthusiasm 

• Sense of responsibility/ conscientiousness 

• Flexibility 

• Ability to perform self-directed work 

• Non-judgmental approach 

• Vulnerable sector check and criminal record check are required
  

The Selection Process: 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short initial phone screening call to go over the basics of the position, get a high-level understanding of your experience, and answer any questions you may have. 

Following the phone screening calls, a handful of candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at The North Grove, followed by a second interview if required. Candidates are encouraged to submit any accommodation requests to the email below. 

Everyone who applies for this position will receive an email update from The North Grove within one month of the application deadline. 

If applying for more than one position, please indicate in your application which position you would most prefer.