Childcare manager

February 4, 2026

General role

The person responsible for childcare services plans, organises and supervises the childcare services offered to children attending summer camps. She ensures a safe, caring and structured environment, complementing camp activities, while supporting the activity team and communicating with families.

Job description

Organisation and planning

  • Receiving and relaying children’s specific concerns or needs
  • Plan the day-to-day running of the childcare service (hours, routines, groups)
  • Develop a schedule tailored to the needs of camps and families
  • Organise calm and appropriate activities before and after camps.
  • Ensure that the necessary equipment is available and ready for use.

Supervision and guidance

  • Welcoming children and supervising them before and after camp activities
  • Ensure compliance with rules, routines and safety standards.
  • Intervening in a caring manner in situations of conflict or special need
  • Ensuring children’s physical and emotional wellbeing

Team management

  • Encadrer et soutenir les préposé e•s au service de garde (le cas échéant)
  • Convey instructions and ensure good communication within the team.
  • Work closely with the camp coordination and facilitation team.

Communication with families

  • Welcoming parents and ensuring clear and respectful communication
  • Pass on relevant information about the day’s schedule.
  • Receiving and relaying children’s specific concerns or needs

Health, safety and compliance

  • Implement internal policies and emergency procedures
  • Ensure compliance with ratios, attendance and departure authorisations.
  • Keep the required records (attendance, incidents, medication, etc.)
  • Ensure that the areas used are kept clean and tidy.

Desired profile

  • Special Education Training
  • Activity facilitation – Creativity – Playfulness
  • Be enthusiastic with a strong sense of responsibility
  • Group management and supervision
  • Be aged between 18 and 30

Working conditions

  • Seasonal position from 22 June to 28 August 2026
  • Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Hourly rate: $22/hour

Applications to rh@ecoleartsutton.ca

About the Sutton Art School and the surrounding area:
The Sutton School of Art, housed in a heritage dairy farm surrounded by two acres of greenery along the Sutton River, offers immersive art camps every summer that promote exchanges between artists and young people aged 6 to 17. Located in the heart of the Eastern Townships, a culturally rich and historically bilingual region where schools and services are offered in both French and English, Sutton is known for its warm welcome and diverse heritage. The village charms visitors with its art galleries, cafés and numerous outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling and skiing. Art festivals, local markets, and community events provide an inspiring setting for creative minds. Working at art camps means contributing to a mission focused on the artistic and collective development of young people.