[sust-mar] Educational Assistants, p/t contract, Wild Child Forest School NS, Dartmouth/ Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Position: Educational Assistant
Organization: Wild Child Forest School NS
Location: Dartmouth/ Halifax, Nova Scotia

Spring Educational Assistants 2021

We are looking for people who are magical with children to help deliver Wild Child Forest School Programming for the spring in Dartmouth, NS. Our ideal candidates would love being outside in all weather, enjoy playing & supervising children, and have an eye for safety and risk management.

About Sierra Club Canada Foundation

Sierra Club Canada Foundation empowers people to protect, restore, and enjoy a healthy and safe planet. SCCF’s objective is to protect and restore the health of the natural environment, including communities, by empowering Sierra Club members and its citizens through education and action. Sierra Club Canada Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Wild Child Forest School is a project of Sierra Club Canada Foundation that provides child-led, play-based learning through repeated exposure to nature. At forest school we empower children to take the lead on their learning in a natural setting over time, which may mean getting wet, dirty, making stuff with tools, and learning to extend their limits in a thoughtful and intentional way. Our program takes place entirely outside, so the ideal candidate would be comfortable in an outdoor setting for 8 hours a day.

To find out more about our programs visit https://wildchildns.wordpress.com/

Tasks and Responsibilities

As part of the staffing team, you will:
• Work as part of a team with other staff members to ensure smooth running programming and high-quality nature experiences for participants
• Lead songs, tell stories, inspire enthusiasm, share knowledge, and create a positive atmosphere for children in a natural setting
• Support the development of a child’s ability to navigate risks
• Mediate conflicts between participants while maintaining dignity and respect for everyone involved
• Ensure proper protocols and Safe Work Practices are enacted to keep yourself, other staff, and participants safe and healthy
• Foster curiosity and excitement about nature
• Contribute to the development & delivery of Wild Child Forest School programming
• Maintain session notes and contributions to social media platforms
• Be able to transport yourself to and from work
• Show up to work with an enthusiasm to teach, learn, and get muddy!

Qualifications

Candidates must:
• 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*; and,
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

As an educator, we would like for you to have:
• Some post-secondary training in a relevant area (Early Childhood Education, Science, Environmental Studies, Education, etc.) or sufficient qualifying experience
• Have previous experience working with children
• Be an excellent communicator and team player with attention for details
• Love nature and being outside in it (this include bugs, getting dirty, & playing in the rain)
• Have a positive fun attitude, yet professional approach
• Applicants must also be prepared to provide a clean Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and a clear Child Abuse Registry Search.

Valid First Aid with AED/CPR-C or Wilderness First Aid would be considered an asset.

Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable car would also be considered an asset.

Dates and Times of Work

This position will be 5 weeks in length with up to 24 hours/week. There is a possibility of continuing to work with Wild Child NS into the summer and fall. There are two positions available, the start date is the week of April 12th. Start dates and hours are dependent on COVID-19 regulations and restrictions.

Hours of work are 8am-4:30pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (with additional days added as necessary).

Remuneration: $15/hr up to 24 hours/week for 5 weeks (plus paid training session)
Deadline: Midnight (Atlantic Time) on Sunday, March 28th, if you think you are the ideal candidate, please apply early!

To apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your education, experience, and interest as a single email attachment to the Wild Child NS Coordinator at wildchild at sierraclub.ca . Please include “Wild Child NS Spring Educational Assistant” in the subject line of the email.

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Only successful applicants will be responded to.

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